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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

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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

Julie needs a senior citizen to go undercover in that “closed ecosystem” — that is, closed to her — to collect information, identify suspects and report back.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

I was busy enough shifting into my new role at city hall, which entailed going to more zoning board meetings and fewer senior citizen picnics than my previous job had.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama