senior citizen
noun
plural senior citizens
: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older
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Senior citizens qualify for a discount at the movie theater.
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
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Seeing generations of families—toddlers to senior citizens—enjoying the music together was a beautiful testament to the cruise’s spirit.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
His main achievements as governor — the All Kids health insurance program and free rides to senior citizens on public transportation — benefited ordinary Illinoisans rather than special interests.
—Leonard C. Goodman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
While on the campaign trail before the 2024 presidential election, Mr. Trump vowed to protect Social Security and Medicare, which provide retirement and health benefits for millions of senior citizens.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
Freezing temperatures can also pose significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and senior citizens.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
His main achievements as governor — the All Kids health insurance program and free rides to senior citizens on public transportation — benefited ordinary Illinoisans rather than special interests.
—Leonard C. Goodman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
While on the campaign trail before the 2024 presidential election, Mr. Trump vowed to protect Social Security and Medicare, which provide retirement and health benefits for millions of senior citizens.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
Freezing temperatures can also pose significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and senior citizens.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20citizen. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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