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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Threatening retirees’ ranks and pensions, which took a lifetime to earn, has a chilling effect.
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Michael Szalma, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Many people in the Marketplace are early retirees, gig workers, freelance or contract employees, part-time employees or work for a small business that cannot afford to provide insurance.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
That flexibility makes Guild an excellent choice for retirees with significant home equity or non-standard property types.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
While the number of retirees swells, the pool of workers funding the social safety net — and caring for the aging population — is narrowing.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Michael Szalma, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Many people in the Marketplace are early retirees, gig workers, freelance or contract employees, part-time employees or work for a small business that cannot afford to provide insurance.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
That flexibility makes Guild an excellent choice for retirees with significant home equity or non-standard property types.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
While the number of retirees swells, the pool of workers funding the social safety net — and caring for the aging population — is narrowing.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Retiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retiree. Accessed 13 Jan. 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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