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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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 State Fair announced last week that no guns would be allowed on fairgrounds unless carried by retired or active peace officers. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 15 Aug. 2024

No cause of death was given, but the retired actress had been battling Alzheimer’s disease, ironic in light of her film role. —Bruce Haring, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024

Bill loves the retired life but wants to meet someone to enjoy his golden years with. —Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024

Detectives and prosecutors embraced her story, which became the basis of the 1990 murder trial of George Franklin, a 51-year-old retired firefighter. —Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

retired

adjective

re·​tired

1

: secluded sense 1

a retired village

2

: not working at active duties or business