pensionerpen‧sion‧er /ˈpenʃənə $ -ər/ ●●○ noun [countable] 
Examples
old age pensioners
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
Thesaurus- Even so, one in five pensioners rely entirely on state benefits for their income.
- He had a dreadful feeling that the next step would have to be the old-age pensioners.
- The pensioner had a handbag containing £400 ripped from her grasp when he struck in Old Roan.
- The pensioner was so angry, he tripped up the mugger with his walking stick and grabbed the book back.
- The gang has struck at several homes in Monaghan, Cavan and Armagh stealing money from pensioners.
- The trio play bored pensioners who decide to hold up a bank.
- Usually I end up with old men, pensioners, church deacons.
Longman Language Activatoran old person► old man/woman/lady etc
Collocations · 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.
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nouncleaner, nounclerk, nounclothier, nounclown, nouncoastguard, nouncobbler, nouncocktail waitress, nouncollier, nouncomedian, nouncomedienne, nouncomic, nouncommercial traveller, nouncommissionaire, nouncompositor, nounconcierge, nounconfectioner, nounconsultant, nouncook, nouncooper, nouncopy editor, nouncopywriter, nouncorrespondent, nouncostermonger, nouncounsellor, nouncourier, nouncowboy, nouncowgirl, nouncowhand, nouncowpoke, nounCPA, nouncraftsman, nouncrew, nouncrewman, nouncrofter, nouncroupier, nouncurator, nouncustodian, noundaily, noundairymaid, noundairyman, noundelivery man, noundesigner, noundesk clerk, noundetective, noundick, noundietician, noundinner lady, noundisc jockey, noundispatch rider, noundistrict nurse, noundiver, nounDJ, noundocent, noundocker, noundogcatcher, noundog warden, noundomestic, noundomestic service, noundoorkeeper, noundoorman, noundowser, noundramatist, noundraper, noundraughtsman, noundressmaker, noundriver, noundrover, noundruggist, noundustbin man, noundustman, nouneducationalist, nouneducator, nounelectrician, nounengineer, nounescort, nounessayist, nounestate agent, nounexecutive, nounfarmer, nounfarmhand, nounfarrier, nounfire chief, nounfirefighter, nounfireman, nounfirst mate, nounfirst officer, nounfishmonger, nounfitter, nounflorist, nounflower girl, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfrogman, nounfruiterer, nounfunctionary, nounfuneral director, nounfurrier, noungaffer, noungamekeeper, noungarbage collector, noungarbage man, noungardener, noungatekeeper, noungaucho, noungendarme, nounghost writer, nounglazier, noungoatherd, noungoldsmith, noungondolier, noungoverness, noungovernor, noungravedigger, noungreengrocer, noungrip, noungrocer, noungroom, noungroundsman, nounground staff, nounguard, nounguest worker, nounguide, noungunner, noungunsmith, nounhack, nounhandler, nounhandmaiden, nounhandyman, nounhangman, nounharvester, nounhatter, nounhawker, nounheadhunter, nounhead teacher, nounhelper, nounherald, nounherbalist, nounherdsman, nounhired hand, nounhireling, nounhistorian, nounhomemaker, nounhomeworker, nounhouse husband, nounhousewife, nouniceman, nounillustrator, nounimpersonator, nounimpresario, nounindustrialist, nouninnkeeper, nouninspector, nouninterior decorator, nouninterpreter, nouninvestigator, nounjanitor, nounjester, nounjeweller, nounjoiner, nounjourno, nounJP, nounjudge, nounkeeper, nounlamplighter, nounlandlady, nounlandlord, nounlibrarian, nounlocksmith, nounlongshoreman, nounmagician, nounmaid, nounmaid of honour, nounmaidservant, nounmail carrier, nounmailman, nounmaitre d', nounmajordomo, nounman, nounmanagement consultant, nounmanservant, nounmason, nounmasseur, nounmasseuse, nounmatador, nounmathematician, nounmechanic, nounmedic, nounmenial, adjectivemenial, nounmerchant seaman, nounmidwife, nounmilkmaid, nounmilkman, nounmilliner, nounminder, nounminer, nounminiaturist, nounminister, nounmodel, nounmortician, nounmover, nounmovie star, nounnanny, nounnavvy, nounnewscaster, nounnewsreader, nounnight porter, nounnight watchman, nounnovelist, nounnumber cruncher, nounnurse, nounnursemaid, nounnurseryman, nounnursery nurse, nounnursing, nounobstetrician, nounoccupation, nounodd-job man, nounoilman, nounold salt, nounoptician, nounostler, nounpacker, nounpaediatrician, nounpaediatrics, nounpageboy, nounpainter, nounpalmist, nounpaperboy, nounpaper girl, nounpaper-pusher, nounparachutist, nounparalegal, nounparamedic, nounpark keeper, nounparliamentarian, nounpathology, nounpawnbroker, nounpeasant, nounpedlar, nounpen pusher, nounpensioner, nounperformer, nounpersonal assistant, nounpharmacist, nounphotographer, nounpipe fitter, nounplanter, nounplasterer, nounplaywright, nounploughman, nounplumber, nounpoet, nounpolice, nounporter, nounpostman, nounpotter, nounpractitioner, nounprinter, nounprivate detective, nounprivate eye, nounprivate investigator, nounprivate practice, nounprivate secretary, nounpro, nounpro, adjectiveprobation officer, nounprofession, nounprofessional, adjectiveprofessional, nounprofessionally, adverbprogrammer, nounproperty developer, nounprostitute, nounpsychiatrist, nounpsychiatry, nounpsychoanalyst, nounpublican, nounpublic defender, nounpublicist, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic relations, nounpublisher, nounpurser, nounquantity surveyor, nounquestion master, nounrabbi, nounradiographer, nounradiologist, nounrag-and-bone-man, nounrancher, nounranger, nounreal estate agent, nounreceptionist, nounrecruit, nounrector, nounregistrar, nounrepo man, nounreporter, nounrestaurateur, nounretailer, nounreviewer, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrookie, nounroughneck, nounroustabout, nounsailor, nounsalesclerk, nounsalesgirl, nounsalesman, nounsalesperson, nounsales representative, nounsaleswoman, nounsanitation worker, nounscalper, nounschoolmaster, nounschoolmistress, nounschoolteacher, nounscout, nounscout, verbscrew, nounscribe, nounscrubber, nounsea captain, nounseaman, nounseamstress, 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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► old
someone who receives a pension SYN senior citizen, OAP British English → retire: · For the present-day old age pensioners, however, the problem of financial insecurity remains.· Usually I end up with old men, pensioners, church deacons.· Our oldest pensioner, Ralph was formerly Branch Manager in Aberdeen.· There were 9.5 million old age pensioners in 1979, but there are now some 10.5 million.· In addition, older pensioners may get a slightly higher premium, marginally increasing their total weekly amount.· The 76 year old pensioner was beaten to death last Thursday in the pet shop where he worked part time.· The Horsepool in Coleford is made up of twenty three houses, all built for old age pensioners.
► poor· It is perhaps worth pointing out that in the past three years we have spent some £350 million on the poorer pensioners.· Mr Lamont is right to protect the poor and pensioners by the giving of extra welfare benefits.· An ancient, female look passed between them; they were poor women pensioners, planets round a male sun.
► single· A quarter of single pensioners fell below the £106-a-week threshold.· As a result, a single pensioner has lost £17 a week under the Government while a married couple have lost £28.· My constituency contains many single pensioners.· It was also pointed out in Committee that, if single pensioners received such a premium, so would a millionaire.· It will help single people and pensioners who live alone.· The Family Expenditure Survey 1989 found that over 36% of single pensioner households do not have central heating.· Increasing the basic state pension immediately by £5 a week for single pensioners, and by £8 a week for married couples.
NOUN► age· For the present-day old age pensioners, however, the problem of financial insecurity remains.· There were 9.5 million old age pensioners in 1979, but there are now some 10.5 million.· The Horsepool in Coleford is made up of twenty three houses, all built for old age pensioners.· People's pets are better fed than some old age pensioners.· If you can't stand the heat, spend this winter with an old age pensioner.· He was, it seems, especially keen on using the latter when addressing old age pensioners.· These were some of the nine old age pensioners, dressed in building-site hard hats, who roam the Old Course.· Right Inset: The divots of St Andrews are filled by a team of old age pensioners.
► maxwell· They want the government to compensate fully all Maxwell pensioners.· Read in studio Hundreds of Maxwell pensioners have been lobbying Parliament on the eve of the anniversary of the publisher's death.
VERB► help· It will help single people and pensioners who live alone.
old age pensioners