SENIOR CITIZEN Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

senior citizen

noun

Definition of senior citizen

as in elder

a person of advanced years more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives

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Recent Examples of senior citizen The museum tends to attract a broad swath of ages, from middle school on up to senior citizens—though school vacation periods do bring in a younger, elementary school–aged crowd, too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 The entrance fee is $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, $5 with an active military ID, and children 14 and younger are admitted at no charge. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 Directed by Kim Do-young, the local remake of Nancy Meyers’ 2015 Hollywood film follows a seasoned senior citizen who enters the workforce anew as a senior intern at an energetic fashion startup. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Authorities say scammers targeted senior citizens in Tarrant County and other places in the United States. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for senior citizen

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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

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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

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