Synonyms for

Seniors

Verb / ˈsi:njɜ:z / Another word for seniors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Seniors are people who are older than you and often retired from work.

Synonyms & similar words

elder senior elders retirees pensioners aged veterans old-timers oldsters ancients grown-ups grands grandparents great-grandparents geriatrics

Synonyms by register

Formal

elders veterans superiors predecessors

Informal

old folks old-timers golden-agers geriatrics

Literary

ancients patriarchs matriarchs

Antonyms

juniors underlings subordinates inferiors youths children dependents

Common collocations

  • senior citizens
  • senior year
  • senior management
  • senior partner
  • senior discount
  • senior prom
  • senior statesman
  • senior moment

Word family

noun seniority
adjective senior

Usage note

Often used to refer to elderly people, but can also denote a higher rank or status in a hierarchy or a final year of study.

Example sentences

  1. My grandparents are seniors and they love to go on cruises.
  2. The high school seniors are excited to graduate and start college.
  3. The seniors in the community center take yoga classes together.
  4. My parents are seniors and they like to go for walks in the park.
  5. The seniors in the retirement home enjoy playing card games together.

Quotes

  • Seniors are the jewels of our society. - Unknown
  • You are never too old to set new goals or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis
  • The older I grow, the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom. - H.L. Mencken

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