senior citizens
n. plural-onlyn. older people who have retired from work and have reached a certain age, often 60 or 65. You often see this term used on signs for travel or movie discounts.
n. an expression used to refer to elderly people, typically those who are retired or older than 60. Often used as a respectful alternative to 'old people' in administrative or polite social contexts.
Many cinemas offer cheaper tickets for senior citizens during the week.
The city council recently voted to provide free public transportation for all local senior citizens.
Demographic shifts in developed nations are forcing policymakers to address the specific healthcare and housing needs of an increasing population of senior citizens.
Typically used as a plural noun; the singular form 'senior citizen' is also common for individual identification.