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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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

Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent, told Fox News Digital that the fact negotiators remain in communication with the suspect is a significant development. —Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026

That comprises 54 million retired workers and 9 million who receive either survivor or dependent benefits. —Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 June 2026

In District 32, incumbent Seyarto, a Republican who has held the seat since 2022, is facing off against author and retired OBGYN physician Tiffanie Tate, a Democrat. —Victoria Le, Oc Register, 3 June 2026

Republicans Michael Geraghty, a retired businessman, and military recruiter Jake Head were running. —Ryan Carter, Daily News, 3 June 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