geriatric 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of geriatricnext
as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age went into nursing to work with geriatric patients

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geriatric

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noun

ˌjer-ē-ˈa-trik How to pronounce geriatric (audio)
as in elder
a person of advanced years most of the clinic's outpatients are geriatrics living on fixed incomes

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Recent Examples of geriatric
Adjective
The geriatric ERs also saved Medicare up to about $3,000 a visit, according to an earlier study Hwang led. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 One of the best ways to identify frailty is a comprehensive geriatric assessment, in which a team of health care professionals look at many different aspects of an aging person’s health to get a sense of the bigger picture. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
Now, thanks entirely to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the scales are tipping back towards the geriatrics. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Raya Elfadel Kheirbek is a professor of medicine and chief of the division of palliative medicine and geriatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. — Raya Elfadel Kheirbek, Washington Post, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for geriatric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geriatric
  1. elderly
  2. elder
  3. aging
  4. adult
  5. old
  6. oldster
Adjective
  • One example is Hilton’s care hub, which provides guidance and strategies for caring for elderly relatives, children, and mental health advice.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In late May, Netanyahu and his limited security cabinet approved a three-phase proposal that would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the release of 33 elderly and wounded hostages before leading to the release of all others and an end of the war.
    — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of elderly
Noun
  • And, a consistent thread over the years, many students were interested in learning from their elders – everything from family histories to intergenerational advice and tough conversations about grief.
    — Janet W. Lee, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Often, the pincher is in the company of an elder who lectures to her.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of elder
Adjective
  • About the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Moisturizer As with all Revitalift products, the formula blends a trio of active ingredients to bolster anti-aging benefits.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This guide to skincare for mature skin covers what can change, what the popular anti-aging ingredients can do, and how a skin care routine can be structured.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of aging
Noun
  • Suite guests unlock access to Summersalt, the resort’s swish, adults-only beach club with Burj-front sunbeds, while a refined Club Lounge offers a quiet spot for breakfasts, afternoon tea, and early-evening sundowners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Frontman Marcus Mumford sat down with host Jimmy Kimmel to discuss the album and its collaborations, as well as being a Disney adult and going to Disneyland solo.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of adult
Adjective
  • The proximity to his father was what worried Lorena Zschaber, a 40-year-old photographer, who watched the results roll in at an LGBTQ+ friendly bar in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The 168-year-old magazine’s breakout journalism, its digital success, and a bit of good timing have given both Goldberg and Thompson plenty to brag about on the media podcast circuit.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of old
Noun
  • Enough with the oldsters, what about those kids?
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
  • With each passing day, its oldster cast — including Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Geena Davis — is closer to the grave.
    — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Definition of oldster

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“Geriatric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geriatric. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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