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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The first round of April Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in three days.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
And in Colorado, a retiree’s nightmare became a catalyst for change.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
There are also ways for early retirees to access certain retirement savings early without incurring a tax penalty.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
And in Colorado, a retiree’s nightmare became a catalyst for change.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
There are also ways for early retirees to access certain retirement savings early without incurring a tax penalty.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
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 8 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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