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Retirees

Noun / ri:ˈtaɪˈri:z / Another word for retirees — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Retirees are people who have stopped working because they have reached a certain age or because of a disability.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. Retirees often enjoy taking up new hobbies.
  2. My neighbor is a retiree who volunteers at the local library.
  3. Retirees have more time to spend with their families.
  4. My grandparents are happy to be retirees and enjoy spending their days gardening.
  5. Retirees often have a lot of wisdom to share with younger generations.

Quotes

  • Retirement: It's nice to get out of the rat race, but you have to learn to get along with less cheese. - Gene Perret
  • Retirement is not a time to sit back and watch the world go by. It's a time to get out and experience all that life has to offer. - Unknown
  • Retirement is a new beginning, and that means closing the book on one chapter of your life and starting another. - Sid Miramontes

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