pensioners
n. countablen. people who have stopped working and receive a regular payment from the government or a company.
n. individuals who receive a regular payment from a fund to which they or their employers contributed during their working life. Often used in British English to refer to those who have reached retirement age.
The local park is a popular meeting spot for pensioners.
The government announced a new heating allowance to help pensioners cope with rising energy costs during the winter months.
Demographic shifts in Western Europe have led to a higher ratio of pensioners to active workers, placing significant strain on the long-term sustainability of state-funded social security systems.
The term is more common in British, Australian, and New Zealand English; American English typically uses 'retirees'.