retired

adjective

re·​tired ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd 

1

: secluded

a retired village

2

: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career

a group of retired teachers

3

: received by or due to one in retirement

retired pay

retiredly

ri-ˈtī-rəd-lē, 

-ˈtī(-ə)rd- 

adverb

retiredness

ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of retired

• secluded
• sheltered
• isolated
• hidden
• quiet

Examples of retired in a Sentence

hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf

Recent Examples on the Web

The 48-year-old retired NFL player enjoyed a trip to Alaska with all three of his kids, including Vivian. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with its big backyard and gazebo. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The retired couple also worked for decades in the timber industry. — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 29 July 2026

Masino will be replaced by David Deno, the retired former CEO of Bloomin’ Brands. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for retired

• reacquired
• aspired
• attired
• expired
• mired
• quired
• spired

Kids Definition

retired

adjective

re·​tired

1

: secluded sense 1

a retired village

2

: not working at active duties or business