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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As a 73-year-old senior citizen, that amount is expensive.
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Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
While the bill sides with employees, Sampson said legislators represent not just employees but also consumers, grocery stores and senior citizens struggling to cover the cost of their basic needs.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
As a senior citizen, Norris experienced an unlikely digital resurgence in the 2000s.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The precarious nature of housing for senior citizens has become painfully evident.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
While the bill sides with employees, Sampson said legislators represent not just employees but also consumers, grocery stores and senior citizens struggling to cover the cost of their basic needs.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
As a senior citizen, Norris experienced an unlikely digital resurgence in the 2000s.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The precarious nature of housing for senior citizens has become painfully evident.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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 28 Mar. 2026.
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