elderly

adjective
UK: /ˈeldərli/
US: /ˈeldərli/

  1. Relating to people who are old.

    1. The elderly man needed help crossing the street.
    2. Many elderly people require assistance with daily activities as they age.

  2. Being past middle age; old or aging.

    1. My grandmother is an elderly woman, but she is still very active.
    2. The government provides pensions to support elderly citizens in need.

Synonyms

old senior aged
elderly noun

  1. People who are old.

    1. The center offers activities for the elderly.
    2. We must protect the rights of the elderly in our community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elderly" in English means: Relating to people who are old., Being past middle age; old or aging..

The phonetic transcription of "elderly" is /ˈeldərli/ in British English and /ˈeldərli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elderly": old, senior, aged.

Example usage of "elderly": "The elderly man needed help crossing the street.". More examples on the page.