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empty nester

 

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Noun empty nester has 1 sense
  1. empty nester - a parent whose children have grown up and left home
    --1 is a kind of
    parent

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Term: Empty Nester

Description:
Empty nester refers to a person or couple whose children have grown up and left home, leaving the parents with an empty nest. This term is commonly used to describe a phase in adult life when individuals have more freedom and fewer responsibilities due to the absence of dependent children.

Examples of usage:

  1. After their son moved out for college, John and Mary became empty nesters and decided to downsize their house.
  2. As an empty nester, Sarah finally has time to focus on her personal goals and hobbies.
  3. Michael is enjoying the peace and quiet in his home now that he's an empty nester.
  4. Being an empty nester can provide opportunities for travel and exploration.
  5. The empty nest syndrome is a common emotional experience among empty nesters as they adjust to their children leaving home.

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