retiree
noun
re·tir·ee
ri-ˌtī-ˈrē 
: a person who has retired from a working or professional career
Examples of retiree in a Sentence
a group of elderly retirees
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Social Security's trust fund that pays retiree and survivor benefits is expected to begin running low on money earlier than previously expected, leading to questions from Americans who rely on the benefits for their living expenses.
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Mason Leib, ABC News, 11 June 2026
These days, many would-be retirees are punching clocks in warehouses, toiling as home health aides, or serving customers in retail stores.
—Ann Larson, Time, 11 June 2026
Many retirees spend more in the early years.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Ahead of a potential Social Security insolvency date, recipients and retirees should consider making certain money moves right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
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Mason Leib, ABC News, 11 June 2026
These days, many would-be retirees are punching clocks in warehouses, toiling as home health aides, or serving customers in retail stores.
—Ann Larson, Time, 11 June 2026
Many retirees spend more in the early years.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Ahead of a potential Social Security insolvency date, recipients and retirees should consider making certain money moves right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for retiree
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“Retiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retiree. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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retiree
noun
re·tir·ee
ri-ˌtī-ˈrē
: a person who has retired from a job or profession
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