Meaning & use

retiree

noun·Everyday

A person who has permanently left their job or career, typically because of age.

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Many retirees in the community volunteer at the local library twice a week.

As a retiree, my grandfather finally has time to finish the novel he started decades ago.

A note on using this word

Retiree usually implies someone who has stopped working after a long career, distinct from someone simply unemployed.

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