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retired

American  
[ri-tahyuhrd] / rɪˈtaɪərd /

adjective

  1. withdrawn from or no longer occupied with one's business or profession.

    a retired banker.

  2. due or given a retired person.

    retired pay.

  3. secluded or sequestered.

    a retired little village.
    Synonyms:
    solitary, removed, isolated

Other Word Forms

  • nonretired adjective
  • quasi-retired adjective
  • retiredly adverb
  • retiredness noun
  • self-retired adjective
  • semiretired adjective
  • unretired adjective

Etymology

Origin of retired

First recorded in 1580–90; retire + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Many believe he should have retired years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Scott and Dianne Parker, a retired couple from South Pasadena, attended the Bruins’ first two games at Pauley Pavillion this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

If you retired at 62, a $1,000 benefit would be reduced by 30%, according to the Social Security Administration.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The overall decline in participation is less alarming when you focus on people ages 25 to 54, who are less likely to be in school or retired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He trained many pups and, finally, he retired and stopped pulling.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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