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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That research helped shape the kinds of events and programs the branch now hosts, including digital skills programs, events with resources for senior citizens and programs for children.
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Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
During one campaign stop last Friday evening, Conyears-Ervin stopped by a string of modest neighborhood bars on the West and South sides to dance with senior citizens, hold hands with voters — and pointedly avoid the political talk.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
During his campaign for mayor last year, Bryan Calvo promised to eliminate property taxes for senior citizens.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The Democrat called for cuts, including to a program designed to save senior citizens money, but Republicans said the cuts may not be deep enough.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
During one campaign stop last Friday evening, Conyears-Ervin stopped by a string of modest neighborhood bars on the West and South sides to dance with senior citizens, hold hands with voters — and pointedly avoid the political talk.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
During his campaign for mayor last year, Bryan Calvo promised to eliminate property taxes for senior citizens.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The Democrat called for cuts, including to a program designed to save senior citizens money, but Republicans said the cuts may not be deep enough.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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 18 Mar. 2026.
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