retired

adjective

re·​tired ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd How to pronounce retired (audio)
1
: secluded
a retired village
2
: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career
3
: received by or due to one in retirement
retiredly
ri-ˈtī-rəd-lē How to pronounce retired (audio)
-ˈtī(-ə)rd-
adverb
retiredness noun

Examples of retired in a Sentence

hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
Recent Examples on the Web The Jeffersonville lawmaker, who was elected to the Statehouse in 2018, is a retired OB-GYN who delivered around 7,000 babies in her career. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024 The auction house’s upcoming Rare Watches sale will include a section dedicated to the retired German driver’s luxury timepieces. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024 Shane Reynolds, a 71-year-old retired roofer, lives on Social Security checks and said it’s become harder to afford groceries. Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024 The retired tennis champ, who has a home in Longboat Key, posted a few glam Instagram snaps in front of the Louvre Museum on Sunday. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 At the same moment, the retired athlete inexplicably pulled the Jason Kelce figurine out of his New Balance shoes. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 But if Christie Dougherty, a teacher, or Joy Frew, a retired government employee, siphon off enough votes, two Republicans could advance to November. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 His wife, Peggy Bahnsen, a retired lieutenant colonel, confirmed the death. Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024 There would be some urgency in his voice, but also some restraint, and the effect would be that of a member of the Royal Family pausing in a receiving line to speak to a retired Olympian. Fiona McFarlane, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of retired was in 1585

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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retired. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

retired

adjective
re·​tired
1
: secluded sense 1
a retired village
2
: not working at active duties or business

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