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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The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 12 days.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
In simple terms, that means an automatic 19% cut for everyone who relies on Social Security — retirees, people with disabilities, surviving spouses and children.
—Kam Shenai, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The lack of communication and action from the owners has nonetheless left the Bowl’s eclectic former community of artists, teachers, surfers, first responders and retirees in limbo.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
More than 8,800 city of San Diego retirees — a record number — recently got a controversial year-end retirement bonus that gets doled out when the investment portfolio of the city’s pension system has a strong year.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
In simple terms, that means an automatic 19% cut for everyone who relies on Social Security — retirees, people with disabilities, surviving spouses and children.
—Kam Shenai, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The lack of communication and action from the owners has nonetheless left the Bowl’s eclectic former community of artists, teachers, surfers, first responders and retirees in limbo.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
More than 8,800 city of San Diego retirees — a record number — recently got a controversial year-end retirement bonus that gets doled out when the investment portfolio of the city’s pension system has a strong year.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Retiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retiree. Accessed 5 Jan. 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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