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retiree

American  
[ri-tahy-ree, -tahyuhr-ee] / rɪ taɪˈri, -ˈtaɪər i /

noun

  1. a person who has retired retired from an occupation or profession.


retiree British  
/ rɪˈtaɪəˌriː /

noun

  1. a person who has retired from work

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of retiree

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; retire + -ee

Example Sentences

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America’s enviable salaries and stock gains powered by the U.S. economy allow a new class of students, remote workers and retirees to finance a second chapter abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal

More than 150 years after the sisters' deaths, "the world is still fascinated with their stories," said Canadian retiree Nancy Marto, adding that being able to visit Haworth was "a dream come true".

From Barron's

When my family decided to spend a vacation here, I looked forward to the French-influenced architecture, Gulf Coast seafood, and the historic hotel where our stay, to my surprise, would be subsidized by state-government retirees.

From The Wall Street Journal

Europe needs such workers—and their income—to prop up a pension system so top-heavy that French retirees now outearn working age adults, according to the Luxembourg Income Study, a research agency.

From The Wall Street Journal

While running a small business could be a lot to manage in retirement, there are some options that play into a retiree’s experiences and skills.

From MarketWatch