Word
retiree
Phoneticsre·tiree
US/ɹiˈtaɪˈɹi/
UK/ɹɪtˈaɪəɹiː/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who has stopped working because they have reached the age of retirement. You use this word to describe someone who is now living on a pension or savings.
n. a person who has ceased working, typically upon reaching the age of retirement. Often used in the context of pension systems or social security.
Examples
“The local park is a popular spot for retirees.”
“Many retirees choose to travel or take up new hobbies once they are no longer working full-time.”
“The government is currently reviewing its social security policies to ensure that the growing number of retirees can maintain a stable standard of living during their later years.”
Examples
simple
“The local park is a popular spot for retirees.”
contextual
“Many retirees choose to travel or take up new hobbies once they are no longer working full-time.”
complex
“The government is currently reviewing its social security policies to ensure that the growing number of retirees can maintain a stable standard of living during their later years.”
Real-World Examples
“Spain's Imserso cheap holiday scheme for retirees is open for applications again.” “The Vancouver retiree had stopped going on road trips to Seattle and to major US national parks with his children after the president was first elected in 2016.” Etymology
From retire + -ee.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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