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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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

Jahn's father, Andrew Jahn, 65, is a retired mechanical engineer, according to the Independent. —Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025

Mel Owens, a 66-year-old lawyer and a retired NFL linebacker from Laguna Hills, California, was announced as the Season 2 Golden Bachelor on April 2025. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025

Revolving around the luxurious Hotel Costiera, the series follows Daniel De Luca (Jesse Williams), a retired Marine who now uses his talents as a fixer for the hotel. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025

Taking over leading man duties for The Golden Bachelor season 2 is none other than Mel Owens, a 66-year-old retired NFL player. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 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