an old person► old man/woman/lady etc · The old lady was rather deaf.· When the militia was called up, old men and boys were drafted as well.dirty old man (=an older man who is too sexually interested in younger women) · Charles wondered if he was becoming a dirty old man.grumpy old man (=an old man who is easily annoyed and complains a lot) · My grandfather was an old-fashioned, bigoted, grumpy old man.
► the elderly old people - used especially to talk about the needs of old people or services for them: · Right now, only 6 percent of the elderly in the United States receive public assistance.· The programs have been highly successful at reducing poverty rates among the elderly.
► senior citizen also senior American someone who is above the age of 60 - use this to talk about older people as a group, and their particular interests, rights etc: · Admission prices are £6 for adults, £5 for senior citizens and £3 for children.· Many seniors have very active lives.
► pensioner/old age pensioner British an old person who has stopped working and receives money from the government: · Many pensioners cannot afford to heat their homes in winter.· Old age pensioners can travel free on the buses.
► retired a retired person is someone who is old and has stopped working: · The company specializes in holidays for retired people.· Our neighbours were an old retired couple.retired judge/engineer/police officer etc: · Among those attending was a retired federal judge from Philadelphia named Bennett Mayall.
► old timer American informal an old man - often used humorously: · What can I do for you, old timer?· The three-day event is a chance for old timers to get together and swap war stories.
someone who is over 60 years old or who is retired