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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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

• cloistered
• covert
• hidden
• isolated
• quiet
• remote
• secluded
• secret
• sheltered

Examples of retired in a Sentence

hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf

Recent Examples on the Web

The retired Sky star watched from a suite at Wintrust Arena while holding their daughter, Jana, who was born in April. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025

The Surgeon follows a retired surgeon (Yeoh) who is abducted and forced to operate on a mystery patient. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 May 2025

Actor Tom Holland launched Bero, retired basketball star Dwyane Wade co-founded Budweiser Zero with AB InBev and podcast host and actor Dax Shepherd created Ted Segers. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 May 2025

Among those arrested were a medical doctor, an executive from the American Red Cross, active and retired military personnel, and even a former NFL player, Adarius Taylor. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 May 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