Senior Citizen

Pronunciation: /ˈsinjər ˈsɪtɪzən/

Definitions of senior citizen

noun a person who is older or retired, typically receiving a pension or social security benefits

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother is a senior citizen.

A2 Senior citizens often enjoy spending time at community centers.

B1 Many senior citizens struggle with loneliness and isolation.

B2 Senior citizens are eligible for discounts at many restaurants and stores.

C1 The government has implemented programs to support senior citizens in need.

C2 Senior citizens play an important role in society and should be respected for their contributions.

Examples of senior citizen in a Sentence

formal The senior citizen received a discount at the museum.

informal The old person got a deal at the museum.

slang The senior scored a sweet discount at the museum.

figurative The senior citizen was a treasure trove of wisdom.

Grammatical Forms of senior citizen

• past tense: senior citizen
• plural: senior citizens
• comparative: more senior citizen
• superlative: most senior citizen
• present tense: senior citizen
• future tense: will be senior citizen
• perfect tense: has been senior citizen
• continuous tense: is being senior citizen
• singular: senior citizen
• positive degree: senior citizen
• infinitive: to be a senior citizen
• gerund: being a senior citizen
• participle: senior citizen

Origin and Evolution of senior citizen

First Known Use: 1938 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'senior citizen' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to elderly individuals who were retired or nearing retirement age, the term 'senior citizen' has evolved to encompass a broader age range and is now commonly used to describe older adults in general.