Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for senior citizen. Search instead for seniorenwandern.
Definitions

senior citizen

NOUN
someone of advanced years
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pensioner retiree senior
WEAK
OAP elderly person geriatric golden-ager old fogy old person old-age pensioner old-timer oldster patriarch retired person

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For a senior citizen on a fixed income, the chance that larger refund “gets spent is extremely high,” Mills said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

"The senior citizen was trapped on an upper floor... and unable to get assistance," he told radio outlet DZMM.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

Nawrocki was accused of taking advantage of a vulnerable senior citizen to acquire his council flat at a huge discount in exchange for promises of care that were unfulfilled.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

Gayle King is the latest senior citizen gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

She set up a meeting for me with the activities director at her senior citizen complex.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.