Baby boomer

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪbi ˈbumɝ/

Baby boomer (noun)

  1. A person born during the large increase in births after World War II, especially in the United States and Canada.
  2. A general term for older adults who grew up in that period and are now often retired or near retirement.

Examples

  • A baby boomer often grew up after the war.
  • Many baby boomers entered work during strong economic growth.