el·der·ly
ˈel-dər-lē 
1
a
: rather old
especially
: being past middle age
b
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of later life or elderly persons
elderliness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of elderly in a Sentence
Adjective
The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people.
elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest
Recent Examples on the Web
Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2024
Chin-Hong said most hospitalizations and deaths are occurring among high-risk groups, including elderly individuals aged 75 and older and people who are immunocompromised, such as those who have undergone organ transplants or are on medications that suppress the immune system.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 June 2024
Individuals who are young, elderly, or who spend a prolonged amount of time outdoors are especially at risk.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 June 2024
Ben Hamo says the only people still living here are mostly elderly or disabled.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 18 June 2024
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Adjective
Fort Worth police are looking for an elderly man who went missing Tuesday morning.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2024
Chin-Hong said most hospitalizations and deaths are occurring among high-risk groups, including elderly individuals aged 75 and older and people who are immunocompromised, such as those who have undergone organ transplants or are on medications that suppress the immune system.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 June 2024
Individuals who are young, elderly, or who spend a prolonged amount of time outdoors are especially at risk.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 June 2024
Ben Hamo says the only people still living here are mostly elderly or disabled.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 18 June 2024
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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