senior citizen
noun
plural senior citizens
: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older
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Examples of senior citizen in a Sentence
Senior citizens qualify for a discount at the movie theater.
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
Recent Examples on the Web
While Biden’s age isn’t a major concern for a large chunk of older Democrats, the opponents’ senior citizen status is a disconnect for many younger voters.
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Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
Many times, according to an FBI alert in January, scammers tell consumers, often senior citizens, to liquidate their assets into cash.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
The President, trying a new form of political outreach, was receiving the members of a local senior citizens’ group.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
Today, our pedestrians, children and senior citizens are at risk as thousands of bikes, e-bikes and scooters race down our sidewalks.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2024
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Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
Many times, according to an FBI alert in January, scammers tell consumers, often senior citizens, to liquidate their assets into cash.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
The President, trying a new form of political outreach, was receiving the members of a local senior citizens’ group.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
Today, our pedestrians, children and senior citizens are at risk as thousands of bikes, e-bikes and scooters race down our sidewalks.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2024
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20citizen. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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