medicare
noun/ˈmɛdɪˌkɛr/
Frequency rank: #4,556 most common English word
Meaning
A US federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older.
Example sentence
After turning 65, she enrolled in medicare to help cover her medical expenses.
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