retiree
noun
re·tir·ee
ri-ˌtī-ˈrē 
: a person who has retired from a working or professional career
Examples of retiree in a Sentence
a group of elderly retirees
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Key Takeaways Low-income retirees may qualify for payment plans, an offer in compromise (OIC) or penalty abatement.
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Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
One scholarly paper found that the typical retiree who claims before 70 loses $182,370 in potential Social Security income.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
In one of the first of many No Kings rallies throughout metro Detroit, more than 100 people — including retirees, moms, dads, political candidates, young kids, and even a dog — lined both sides of Orchard Lake in West Bloomfield to protest.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Families attended the protest with their children and dogs, as well as retirees, students and young professionals.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
One scholarly paper found that the typical retiree who claims before 70 loses $182,370 in potential Social Security income.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
In one of the first of many No Kings rallies throughout metro Detroit, more than 100 people — including retirees, moms, dads, political candidates, young kids, and even a dog — lined both sides of Orchard Lake in West Bloomfield to protest.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Families attended the protest with their children and dogs, as well as retirees, students and young professionals.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Retiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retiree. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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retiree
noun
re·tir·ee
ri-ˌtī-ˈrē
: a person who has retired from a job or profession
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