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: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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 minute a call comes in, the system sends messages to a team of active and retired firefighters, first responders and reporters — people from all around the world monitoring public sources, scanners, cameras, satellites and more — to gather and vet as much information as possible. —Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025

The retired lieutenant general said that Iran’s development and acquisition of a nuclear weapon would be the most destabilizing event for the Middle East. —Chris Massaro, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025

In 2022, a retired officer named Darryl Norwood was helping Jackson police restrain a violent neighbor when an officer shocked Mr. Norwood instead of the suspect. —Nate Rosenfield, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025

Rafael Nadal Concedes Novak Djokovic Is ‘the Best’ Tennis Player of All Time: ‘There Is Nothing to Discuss’ Djokovic is getting ready to compete in the Australian Open, which kicks off Saturday — this time with former rival and retired tennis star Andy Murray as his coach. —Danielle Jennings, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025

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