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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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

Recently wrapping production in Kentucky, the indie is set in the near future, where a retired soldier’s isolated existence is shattered when a runaway female android seeks refuge on his farm. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025

Check the website for discounts for active or retired military, first responders and seniors. —Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025

Dontay Wilson, president of UAW Local 31, the union representing nearly 7,000 active and retired autoworkers, said the workforce has been in a state of uncertainty amid numerous production changes. —Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025

The benefit plan defines a qualified spouse in four ways, including a person married to an active MLB player or a retired MLB player who is in active service, meaning a coach, manager or related job. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 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