English Reference
Noun

retiree

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɹiˈtaɪˈɹi/ UK /ɹɪtˈaɪəɹiː/ re·tiree UK spelling retirees

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.


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.

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.

BBC News· 14 Aug 2026

From retire + -ee.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated