retired

adjective

re·​tired ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd How to pronounce retired (audio)
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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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 How to pronounce retired (audio)
-ˈtī(-ə)rd-
adverb
retiredness noun

Examples of retired in a Sentence

hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
Recent Examples on the Web The retired tennis champ, who has a home in Longboat Key, posted a few glam Instagram snaps in front of the Louvre Museum on Sunday. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 At the same moment, the retired athlete inexplicably pulled the Jason Kelce figurine out of his New Balance shoes. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 But if Christie Dougherty, a teacher, or Joy Frew, a retired government employee, siphon off enough votes, two Republicans could advance to November. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 His wife, Peggy Bahnsen, a retired lieutenant colonel, confirmed the death. Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024 There would be some urgency in his voice, but also some restraint, and the effect would be that of a member of the Royal Family pausing in a receiving line to speak to a retired Olympian. Fiona McFarlane, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024 Despite the heat, Contreras, the Oasis resident and retired librarian, finds the desert beautiful. Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024 Following Jackson's exit, Anne Reed, the retired president and CEO of the Wisconsin Humane Society, was named interim CEO of Milwaukee Film. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 29 Feb. 2024 Deborah Brooks, a 70-year-old retired chaplain from North Augusta, said Haley should stay in the race until at least next Tuesday. USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of retired was in 1585

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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retired. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

retired

adjective
re·​tired
1
: secluded sense 1
a retired village
2
: not working at active duties or business

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