senior citizen

noun

plural senior citizens

: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older

Synonyms of senior citizen

• elder
• adult
• golden-ager
• ancient

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

Recent Examples on the Web

However, some advocates for senior citizens say that the CPI-W doesn't accurately reflect spending by older Americans, who tend to spend more on healthcare than younger people. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Like Zebrowski, many senior citizens are finding that their Social Security benefits are not keeping pace with the rising cost of living, especially in recent years. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Many of the victims are senior citizens, Patel previously told Fox News Digital. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Rodriguez said her priorities include advocating for more support for senior citizens and improving traffic conditions in Galt, particularly traffic spilling over from nearby Highway 99. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for senior citizen

• noncitizen

Kids Definition

senior citizen

noun

: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older