noun
pensioner
PEHN-shuh-nuh
Pensioner (noun) means someone who receives a pension, especially an older, retired person. Example: “Many pensioners rely on their monthly payment to cover rent and bills.”
noun
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Someone who receives a pension, especially an older, retired person.
"Many pensioners rely on their monthly payment to cover rent and bills."
How to use pensioner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA retired person living on a pension.
UK vs US
"Pensioner" is common in British English for a retiree/senior citizen; Americans more often say "retiree" or "senior."
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Word forms
- Plural
- pensioners
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Many _____ rely on their monthly payment to cover rent and bills.
Etymology
From pension + -er.
Synonyms
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What does “pensioner” mean?
The word “pensioner” means someone who receives a pension, especially an older, retired person. In plain terms, a retired person living on a pension.
How do you pronounce “pensioner”?
“Pensioner” is pronounced PEHN-shuh-nuh (/ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pensioner” in a sentence?
Here is “pensioner” used in a sentence: “Many pensioners rely on their monthly payment to cover rent and bills.”
What part of speech is “pensioner”?
“Pensioner” is a noun.
