pensioner UK /ˈpɛnʃənə/US /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ noun3 •(UK, Canada) Someone who lives on a pension, especially the retirement or old age pension. •Someone who is at the age at which one typically receives a pension; an elderly person. •(UK, no longer used) A student who is not dependent on any foundation for support, but pays all university charges. formspensioners