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retired

adjective
re·​tired | \ ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd How to pronounce retired (audio) \

Definition of retired

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2 : withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career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

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Other Words from retired

retiredly \ ri-​ˈtī-​rəd-​lē How to pronounce retiredly (audio) , -​ˈtī(-​ə)rd-​ \ adverb
retiredness \ ri-​ˈtī(-​ə)rd-​nəs How to pronounce retiredness (audio) \ noun

Examples of retired in a Sentence

hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf

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Active or retired military and first responders will receive 20 percent off on Monday. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "The Dish: 2019 guide to Labor Day weekend food and drink deals in San Diego County," 29 Aug. 2019 Once Foxx dropped those charges, petitioner Sheila O'Brien, a retired judge, had questions and asked for the special prosecutor. — CBS News, "Former U.S. attorney to serve as special prosecutor in Jussie Smollett case," 24 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of retired

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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retired

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of retired

: not working anymore : having ended your working or professional career

retired

adjective
re·​tired | \ ri-ˈtīrd\

Kids Definition of retired

: not working at active duties or business a retired teacher

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