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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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 Florida signers include former ABA president Martha Barnett and two retired state Supreme Court chief justices, Barbara Pariente and Peggy Quince. Barnett and Quince are board members of Lawyers Defending American Democracy, which filed the complaint. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025

Santana’s at-bat started a run of 11 straight retired hitters and 15 of 16 though there were several long counts and 16 foul balls. —Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025

Turner is also in a new relationship with a retired teacher named Lana, who reached out to him on Facebook. —Liza Esquibias, People.com, 5 June 2025

Kent Fuchs, the retired president called back after former Sen. Ben Sasse resigned last year, is under contract as the interim president until July 31. —Ian Hodgson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 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