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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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

• 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 heritage brand teamed with Crayola for a licensed men’s and women’s collection of denim, tees and hoodies in eight retired crayon colors. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025

The shooting left a 65-year-old man dead and a retired sheriff’s deputy wounded, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. —Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025

The retired high school football coach had driven five hours across Pennsylvania to watch his former quarterback spin the football on a sweltering day at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. —Mike Defabo, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025

The 73-year-old retired restaurateur took center stage in the premiere season of the Bachelor spinoff show, which aired in 2023. —Michael Nied, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for retired

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

Kids Definition

retired

adjective

re·​tired

1

: secluded sense 1

a retired village

2

: not working at active duties or business