retiree
noun
re·tir·ee
ri-ˌtī-ˈrē 
: a person who has retired from a working or professional career
Examples of retiree in a Sentence
a group of elderly retirees
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In contrast, the goat-free Neil Casey, an 81-year-old retiree from Nashua, New Hampshire, and his friend Maureen Regan, who lives in Cambridge, are free-range celebrants.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Not just retirees The drop in participation is sometimes attributed to a shrinking immigrant population and retiring baby boomers and Gen Xers.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Thanks to its long-running expat organizations, The Expat Club, which helps newcomers settle in quickly, while affordable housing, healthcare, and low daily expenses enable retirees to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
For example, two retirees may start with similar portfolios and spending needs.
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Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Not just retirees The drop in participation is sometimes attributed to a shrinking immigrant population and retiring baby boomers and Gen Xers.
—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Thanks to its long-running expat organizations, The Expat Club, which helps newcomers settle in quickly, while affordable housing, healthcare, and low daily expenses enable retirees to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
For example, two retirees may start with similar portfolios and spending needs.
—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for retiree
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“Retiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retiree. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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retiree
noun
re·tir·ee
ri-ˌtī-ˈrē
: a person who has retired from a job or profession
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