senior discount

Meaning

A reduced price offered to older adults, typically starting around age 60 or 65. It is widely used in public transport, museums, hotels, and restaurants. To receive it, you usually need to show a valid ID or passport proving your age.

Examples

• My grandmother asked if the train ticket had a senior discount.

  My grandmother asked if the train ticket had a senior discount.

• Is there a senior discount for visitors over sixty-five?

  Is there a senior discount for visitors over sixty-five?

• You will need to show your passport to qualify for the senior discount.

  You will need to show your passport to qualify for the senior discount.

• The museum offers free entry for kids and a generous senior discount.

  The museum offers free entry for kids and a generous senior discount.

• We saved a lot of money on the tour thanks to my parents' senior discount.

  We saved a lot of money on the tour thanks to my parents' senior discount.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Does this bus have an old discount?

  ✓ Does this bus have a senior discount?

  Calling it an 'old discount' is impolite and unnatural. 'Senior' is the polite and standard term used in English-speaking countries.

• ✗ My dad wants a seniors discount.

  ✓ My dad wants a senior discount.

  While 'seniors' discount' is sometimes written with an apostrophe, 'senior discount' (singular) is the most common and standard modifier form.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Travelers over sixty-five are eligible for a ___ on all public trains.

  💡 A price reduction for older adults.

  Show answer

  senior discount

• Make sure to bring your ID if you want to claim the ___ at the gallery.

  💡 A discount for elderly visitors.

  Show answer

  senior discount