senior citizen
noun
plural senior citizens
: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older
Examples of senior citizen in a Sentence
Senior citizens qualify for a discount at the movie theater.
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
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In addition to the banquet, volunteers spent the afternoon delivering meals to senior citizens and distributing food to people living on the street.
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Monique John, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
An adult general admission ticket is $19 and $15 for senior citizens, children ages 3 to 12 and military people, $15 ice rink, $30 unlimited carnival rides.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Watching a handful of senior citizens dance around to music may not seem like a big deal, but Janna York, owner/administrator of Always Sunny, Ramona Senior Day Care, is thrilled to see their participation.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Kansas raised property tax exemptions and several states expanded property tax relief to senior citizens and veterans.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
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Monique John, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
An adult general admission ticket is $19 and $15 for senior citizens, children ages 3 to 12 and military people, $15 ice rink, $30 unlimited carnival rides.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Watching a handful of senior citizens dance around to music may not seem like a big deal, but Janna York, owner/administrator of Always Sunny, Ramona Senior Day Care, is thrilled to see their participation.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Kansas raised property tax exemptions and several states expanded property tax relief to senior citizens and veterans.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for senior citizen
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20citizen. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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