adjective
- being past middle age; old
noun
- elderly people as a group
Usage: used with ‘the’
Examples
- My elderly grandmother needs help with her groceries.
- The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.
- This apartment building is designed for elderly residents.
- The elderly deserve our respect and care.
- Many elderly people enjoy spending time in the park.
- The program provides services for the elderly in our community.