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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career

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

Synonyms of retired

• secluded
• sheltered
• isolated
• hidden
• quiet

Examples of retired in a Sentence

hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf

Recent Examples on the Web

Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD sergeant and former professor of criminal justice, told the outlet that the lack of experience from the sergeant isn’t necessarily a problem. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Apr. 2026

The referee, retired judge Glen Reiser, rejected all of those objections. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026

The homicide sergeant's apparent lack of experience is not necessarily a problem, either, according to Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD sergeant and former professor of criminal justice. —Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026

The Sixto family was also represented by Richard Sixto, owner of Caribbean Paints in Doral; architect Rafael Sixto, and Julio Sixto, retired marketing director of Kraft. —Sarah Moreno updated April 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026

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