Senior citizen

/sˈiːnjə sˈɪtɪzən/

/sˈiːnjɚ sˈɪɾɪzən/

Senior citizen

an old person, especially someone who is retired

Examples

1. In those days senior citizens held a place of honor.

2. The senior citizen suffered a dislocated shoulder, a fractured arm, a sprained wrist and bruises all over her body.

3. Hong Kong’s senior citizens love a bit of socializing.

4. These residents are senior citizens, with an average age of 63.