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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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

Allen was a navy veteran and retired bus driver, his family told CNN affiliate KSDK. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Peverill Squire, a retired University of Missouri political science professor, said Democrats currently seem more energized heading into the midterms and could be in a position to flip the necessary seats. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

According to Sumit, Ryder's father, Shane, is a retired firefighter, while Ryder hopes to follow in his father's footsteps and become one. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Braun, a retired Navy captain, won the other spot on the ballot. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 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