Collocations with "elderly"

17 collocations found

elderly people

A polite term for old people.

people8.0
woman8.0
elderly relative

An old relative, often one who needs care.

relative7.9
man7.5
elderly person

a polite term for an old person

person7.5
elderly uncle

An uncle who is old.

uncle7.5
widow7.5
elderly couple

refers to a couple who are old

couple7.4
elderly patient

an old person receiving medical care

patient7.3
elderly lady

Refers to an old woman, often used respectfully.

lady7.0
elderly victim

a victim who is an old person

victim7.0
folk6.9
elderly neighbour

A neighbour who is old. AmE spelling: neighbor.

neighbour6.8
aunt6.5
elderly gentleman

A polite way of referring to an old man.

gentleman6.5
elderly parent

An old parent.

parent6.2
elderly shopper

older customer

shopper5.5