Senior Citizen Vocabulary

adjective describing or relating to old age or elderly people

• The elderly population is increasing as life expectancy rises.
• The elderly folks in our neighborhood always have the best stories to tell.
• My grandma is getting up there in age, she's definitely part of the elderly crew now.
• The ancient oak tree in the park could be considered the elderly of the forest.

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'old', used to describe something or someone that is of greater age than another

• The older generation tends to have more traditional values.
• My older sister is always giving me advice.
• That car is so old school.
• As time passes, the older buildings in the city gain more character.