geriatric
Example Sentences
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But singer Liam Gallagher has repeatedly criticised the Hall of Fame, previously saying he wasn't interested in receiving an award from "some geriatric in a cowboy hat".
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Chinese wellness practices, once associated with the tacky and geriatric, have suddenly found themselves in vogue, largely among Americans.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
She is also a geriatric nurse practitioner and has many older patients who want to remain in their house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
You can have a family meeting with a professional mediator, elder-law attorney and/or geriatric specialist in which you each give your suggestions, and allow your mother to express her wishes.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026
“Well”—he looks at me—“you’re not quite old enough for geriatric psychiatric.”
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
