senior citizen

noun

1. an elderly or aged person, especially one who is retired.

senior citizen

noun

1. an old age pensioner

Other Word Forms

• senior citizenship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of senior citizen¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Beginning Wednesday, the city will open senior citizen centers in Canoga Park and North Hollywood from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., which will both be open through at least Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

Because I am a comic genius, I also decided that my 30-year-old characters should make this journey on a boat for senior citizens.

From Salon

The legislation also introduces new tax relief for senior citizens, tip and overtime workers, and new parents.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t know of any other person of, you know, senior citizen age that would put up with this,” she added, calling her husband a “trouper.”

From Los Angeles Times

We don’t want to have senior citizens living in the cold.

From Salon

Related Words

• pensioner 
• retiree 
• senior