el·der·ly
ˈel-dər-lē 
1
a
: rather old
especially
: being past middle age
b
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of later life or elderly persons
elderliness
noun
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Adjective
The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people.
elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest
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Ariel Saramandi, The Dial, 29 July 2025
For instance, if a drug is only available as a pill but an elderly patient can't swallow one, a doctor could write a prescription so that a compounding pharmacist could prepare it in liquid form.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 29 July 2025
Sadly, not everyone is able to completely structure their lives around complete reliance on public transportation, especially many of the working class or elderly.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Paluch was charged with second-degree breach of peace, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, third-degree assault of an elderly person and a bicycle roadway violation.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
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Adjective
An elderly woman was in the back seat of the car in front of me.
—Ariel Saramandi, The Dial, 29 July 2025
For instance, if a drug is only available as a pill but an elderly patient can't swallow one, a doctor could write a prescription so that a compounding pharmacist could prepare it in liquid form.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 29 July 2025
Sadly, not everyone is able to completely structure their lives around complete reliance on public transportation, especially many of the working class or elderly.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Paluch was charged with second-degree breach of peace, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, third-degree assault of an elderly person and a bicycle roadway violation.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for elderly
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderly. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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