senior citizen

noun

1. an elderly or aged person, especially one who is retired.

senior citizen

noun

1. an old age pensioner

Other Words From

• senior citizenship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of senior citizen¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Julie needs a senior citizen to go undercover in that “closed ecosystem” — that is, closed to her — to collect information, identify suspects and report back.

From Los Angeles Times

They showed me photos of shattered sidewalks in their neighborhood and senior citizens forced to use wheelchairs in bike lanes.

From Los Angeles Times

People at elevated risk of developing dangerous complications include young children, senior citizens, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.

From Los Angeles Times

Public transportation is accessible and free for senior citizens, eliminating the need to drive.

From Los Angeles Times

California’s fastest-growing age group is comprised of people over 65, which means more senior citizens in the state are thinking about where to spend their retirement years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• pensioner
• retiree
• senior