geriatric 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of geriatricnext
as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age went into nursing to work with geriatric patients

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geriatric

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noun

ˌjer-ē-ˈa-trik How to pronounce geriatric (audio)
as in elder
a person of advanced years most of the clinic's outpatients are geriatrics living on fixed incomes

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Recent Examples of geriatric
Adjective
Wars are mostly fought by young people, but today, and increasingly, geriatric machines participate in the wild blue yonder. — George F. Will, Washington Post, 20 May 2026 With over a decade in healthcare, including experience in hospice and geriatric case management, Strick brings both compassion and expertise to every stage of care—from changes in living arrangements to end-of-life planning. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Noun
Most American medical schools ensure that every student rotates through pediatrics; far fewer require a dedicated geriatrics rotation. — Ken Dychtwald, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geriatric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geriatric
  1. elderly
  2. elder
  3. aging
  4. adult
  5. old
  6. oldster
Adjective
  • Florida has executed the oldest prisoner in its history, the latest in a spate of capital punishments against elderly death-row inmates.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
  • The daughter in the tree, his wife, his elderly parents, and six more children besides.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of elderly
Noun
  • While choosing the layout, the tribe hosted listening sessions with community members and elders.
    — Sarah Liese, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • More important for the purposes of the Social Media Minimum Age’s failure is that Aussie youth undeniably know technology better than do their elders in Parliament.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of elder
Adjective
  • Hargitay and Amazon shoppers swear by Cetaphil’s anti-aging formula.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • As for treatments, the menu is extensive, from a sound massage with Tibetan singing bowls to a detox session with a South American quebracho bark extract, and anti-ageing rituals to a pregnancy pamper.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of aging
Noun
  • Nearly 2,700 older adults without symptoms of cognitive decline underwent PET brain scans and p-tau217 tests at the start of the studies and were followed for up to 21 years.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The new findings showed that symptom-free older adults who harbored very high levels of p-tau217 had a 38% risk of developing cognitive impairment over five years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Definition of adult
Adjective
  • The 19-year-old also said that France should fear Spain due to Spain’s recent success against Les Bleus.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • The 29-year-old signed with San Francisco in free agency on a one-year, $12-million contract.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of old
Noun
  • Enough with the oldsters, what about those kids?
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
  • With each passing day, its oldster cast — including Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Geena Davis — is closer to the grave.
    — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Definition of oldster

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