senior citizen
noun
plural senior citizens
: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older
Examples of senior citizen in a Sentence
Senior citizens qualify for a discount at the movie theater.
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
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The extreme cold is dangerous for anyone outside, and especially for vulnerable groups like young children, senior citizens, people with chronic illness, outdoor workers and the unhoused.
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The annual program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Tickets are $18; $15 for senior citizens 60-plus, college students and members of the military; $8 for youngsters in grade 12 and younger.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Dec. 2025
Hofman has a rather challenging task, with his most effective work requiring his ability to listen and react to these goofily quirky senior citizens who are also quite funny.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The annual program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Tickets are $18; $15 for senior citizens 60-plus, college students and members of the military; $8 for youngsters in grade 12 and younger.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Dec. 2025
Hofman has a rather challenging task, with his most effective work requiring his ability to listen and react to these goofily quirky senior citizens who are also quite funny.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for senior citizen
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20citizen. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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