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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According to his Instagram, Bonaduce is enjoying life as a retiree, but is still in touch with his musical side.
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Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Early retirees aged 50 to 64 who don’t yet qualify for Medicare make up the fastest-growing group of marketplace users, Hempstead said.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Bankrate, retirees should seriously look at New England.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
In 1960, each retiree was supported by more than five working-age Americans.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Early retirees aged 50 to 64 who don’t yet qualify for Medicare make up the fastest-growing group of marketplace users, Hempstead said.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Bankrate, retirees should seriously look at New England.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
In 1960, each retiree was supported by more than five working-age Americans.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retiree
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“Retiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retiree. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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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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