retired

1 of 2

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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career

a group of retired teachers

3

: received by or due to one in retirement

retired pay

retiredly

ri-ˈtī-rəd-lē, 

-ˈtī(-ə)rd- 

adverb

retiredness

ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd-nəs 

noun

retired

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of retire

Synonyms of retired

Adjective

• secluded
• sheltered
• isolated
• hidden
• quiet

Examples of retired in a Sentence

Adjective

hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Collaboration Education organizes and assigns retired educators as tutors and helps economically disadvantaged parents engage productively with schools. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026

Casse said a portion of a recent client’s purchase price went to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which supports accredited organizations caring for retired thoroughbreds. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

John Galligan, a retired colonel and a former military judge, represented Hasan in civil matters. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

The victim reportedly called his girlfriend, a retired lifeguard, who helped him from the boat, assisted him onshore and called for emergency responders. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for retired

• reacquired
• aspired
• attired
• expired
• mired
• quired
• spired

Kids Definition

retired

adjective

re·​tired

1

: secluded sense 1

a retired village

2

: not working at active duties or business