el·der·ly
ˈel-dər-lē 
1
a
: rather old
especially
: being past middle age
b
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of later life or elderly persons
elderliness
noun
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Adjective
The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people.
elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest
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Daniel Estrin, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
For an elderly retiree without home internet or a disabled individual with limited mobility, being forced to appear in person means delays or even losing access to benefits entirely.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
But Republicans can win the debate by rallying around a simple policy: Stop states from putting able-bodied adults ahead of the disabled and elderly.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Peter & Paul, which had lost its resident caretaker and whose elderly priest needed assistance.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Of those, 183 were children, 94 were women, and 34 were elderly.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
For an elderly retiree without home internet or a disabled individual with limited mobility, being forced to appear in person means delays or even losing access to benefits entirely.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
But Republicans can win the debate by rallying around a simple policy: Stop states from putting able-bodied adults ahead of the disabled and elderly.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Peter & Paul, which had lost its resident caretaker and whose elderly priest needed assistance.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elderly
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderly. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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