sen|ior — «SEEN yuhr», adjective, noun. –adjective. 1. the older (used of a father whose son has the same given name): »John Parker, Senior, is the father of John Parker, Junior. Abbr: Sr. 2. older or elder: » a senior citizen, senior children. 3. higher… … Useful english dictionary
jun|ior-sen|ior high school — «JOON yuhr SEEN yuhr», a school combining junior and senior high school with grades 7 through 12; secondary school … Useful english dictionary
senior — sen|ior1 [ sinjər ] adjective *** 1. ) with a high rank or position: a senior officer/teacher/manager a ) with a rank or position that is higher than someone else s: senior to: There are only two positions that are senior to mine. 2. ) only… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Senior — Sen ior, a. [L. senior, compar. of senex, gen. senis, old. See {Sir}.] 1. More advanced than another in age; prior in age; elder; hence, more advanced in dignity, rank, or office; superior; as, senior member; senior counsel. [1913 Webster] 2.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Senior — Sen ior, n. 1. A person who is older than another; one more advanced in life. [1913 Webster] 2. One older in office, or whose entrance upon office was anterior to that of another; one prior in grade. [1913 Webster] 3. An aged person; an older.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
senior sophister — Senior Sen ior, n. 1. A person who is older than another; one more advanced in life. [1913 Webster] 2. One older in office, or whose entrance upon office was anterior to that of another; one prior in grade. [1913 Webster] 3. An aged person; an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
senior — sen•ior [[t]ˈsin yər[/t]] adj. 1) older or elder (typically identifying a father whose son is named after him; often abbreviated): John Doe, Sr[/ex] 2) of earlier election, appointment, or admission: the senior senator from New York[/ex] 3) of… … From formal English to slang
senior moment — sen′ior mo′ment n. often fac. a brief lapse in memory or a moment of confusion, esp. in an older person: Please excuse me, I m having a senior moment![/ex] • Etymology: 1995–2000;senior (citizen) +moment … From formal English to slang
senior — sen·ior … English syllables
senior airman — sen′ior air′man n. mil U.S. Air Force an enlisted person ranking above an airman first class and below a sergeant • Etymology: 1975–80 … From formal English to slang
senior chief petty officer — sen′ior chief′ pet′ty of ficer n. an enlisted rating in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard above chief petty officer … From formal English to slang
