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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Adjective
This automatic fountain is especially useful for pet parents of elderly male cats or those who have had health issues with UTIs to more easily monitor and track changes.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
The diverse crowd ranged from children in strollers to elderly people in wheelchairs, with politicians including state Sen. Royce West and U.S. Rep. Al Green joining march organizers at the front.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The bird flu has been difficult to control, as one elderly individual already died after being infected, and measles has spread across 19 states to 483 individuals this year alone (compared with 285 cases in all of 2024).
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Two elderly female security guards dressed in bright yellow jackets barred any further access.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 30 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 3 Apr. 2025.
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