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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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

The retired athlete also spotlighted the accomplishments of March of Dimes, which is a nonprofit dedicated to spreading awareness and advocacy for mothers and babies. —Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025

Formalizing the league-wide charter flight program, improving family planning benefits and formalizing benefits for retiring and retired players have also been discussed. —Ben Pickman, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025

Montano, 70, is a retired schoolteacher who has long been a figure in Milpitas public office. —Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025

Adams, 63, is a semi-retired visual designer for Saks Fifth Avenue, where he's worked for more than two decades. —Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Dec. 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