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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career

3

: received by or due to one in retirement

retiredly

ri-ˈtī-rəd-lē 

-ˈtī(-ə)rd-

adverb

retiredness

ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• cloistered
• covert
• hidden
• isolated
• quiet
• remote
• secluded
• secret
• sheltered

Examples of retired in a Sentence

hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf

Recent Examples on the Web

The retired soccer player later shared photos of the foursome seemingly enjoying a double date after the concert. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 July 2024

The former Metro bus driver who hit and killed an 87-year-old retired schoolteacher in January will face up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine when sentenced in the case next month. —Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 16 July 2024

Although traffic looms large, many are on board with the project, including retired teacher and long-time resident Joyce Tucker-Brown. —Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024

Teske, a retired police officer in Arizona, informed the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office that the bullets would match the fatal round. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

retired

adjective

re·​tired

1

: secluded sense 1

a retired village

2

: not working at active duties or business