Pensioner

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnʃənər/

Definitions of pensioner

noun a person who receives a pension, especially from the government upon retirement

Example Sentences

A1 The pensioner enjoys spending time in the park.

A2 The pensioner receives a monthly allowance from the government.

B1 The pensioner is planning a trip to visit their grandchildren.

B2 The pensioner is considering downsizing to a smaller home.

C1 The pensioner is actively involved in volunteering at the local community center.

C2 The pensioner has been recognized for their contributions to social welfare programs.

Examples of pensioner in a Sentence

formal The pensioner had been receiving monthly payments from the government for over 20 years.

informal The pensioner loves spending time in the garden, tending to their flowers and vegetables.

slang The pensioner is always up for a chat at the local cafe.

figurative The pensioner's wisdom and life experience are like a treasure trove of knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of pensioner

• past tense: pensioned
• plural: pensioners
• comparative: more pensioner
• superlative: most pensioner
• present tense: pensions
• future tense: will pension
• perfect tense: have pensioned
• continuous tense: is pensioning
• singular: pensioner
• positive degree: pensioner
• infinitive: to pension
• gerund: pensioning
• participle: pensioned

Origin and Evolution of pensioner

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pensioner' originated from the Latin word 'pensio', which means payment or pension.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who receives a regular payment or pension, the term 'pensioner' has evolved to also describe retirees or elderly individuals who receive a pension from their former employer or government.