retired

The word “retired” means no longer working, especially after reaching pension age. In plain terms, having stopped working permanently, or (less commonly) quiet and out of the way.

“Retired” is pronounced rih-TEYE-uhd (/ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/ in IPA).

Here is “retired” used in a sentence: “My retired neighbour spends most days in the garden.”

“Retired” is an adjective.

“Retired” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Retired” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: no longer working, especially after reaching pension age.

Both mean you are not currently working, but the reason differs. A retired person has permanently left the workforce, usually after a full career and often around pension age, by choice. An unemployed person wants a job and is available to work but doesn't have one. Retirement is an ending; unemployment is a gap.

It varies by country and by the individual. Many people retire around the state or private pension age, often in their mid-sixties, when pension income becomes available. Some retire earlier if their finances allow, while others keep working well beyond the usual age. There is no single fixed age that applies everywhere.

Yes. Many retired people take on part-time, casual, or voluntary work after leaving their main career, sometimes called semi-retirement. Being retired chiefly means having drawn a pension and stepped back from full-time employment; it doesn't rule out earning on the side or returning to work if circumstances change.