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geriatric

[jer-ee-a-trik, jeer-] / ˌdʒɛr iˈæ trɪk, ˌdʒɪər- /
ADJECTIVE
old
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aged ancient decrepit elderly gray mature tired venerable
STRONG
fossil senior versed veteran
WEAK
along in years broken down debilitated enfeebled exhausted experienced getting on gray-haired grizzled hoary impaired inactive infirm matured not young olden oldish over the hill past one's prime seasoned senile skilled superannuated wasted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
new young youthful
STRONG
green inexperienced
WEAK
contemporary current fresh late modern recent up-to-date
NOUN
senior citizen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pensioner retiree senior
WEAK
OAP elderly person golden-ager old fogy old person old-age pensioner old-timer oldster patriarch retired person

Example Sentences

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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

This makes sense to Dr Mary Ni Lochlainn, a clinical lecturer in geriatric medicine at King's College London.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Make an appointment with a geriatric psychiatrist or neuropsychologist, and consult an elder-law attorney.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

Roberts has worked in the geriatric ward and has now transitioned into a surgical rotation at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

It’s all right to be boggled once in a while, but don’t make a habit of it. bone of contention.This geriatric expression is getting osteoporosis. bored to tears.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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