RETIRED
/ɹɪˈtʌɪəd/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of RETIRED
To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
"Having made a large fortune, he retired."
(sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.
To cease use or production of something.
"The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."
To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.
Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.
Of a place: far from civilisation, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.
(of people) Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age.
"The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions."
Examples of RETIRED in a Sentence
- "Having made a large fortune, he retired."
- "The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."
- "The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions."
Word Details
Is RETIRED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RETIRED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RETIRED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for RETIRED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | t | i | r | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETIRED
73 words from the letters in RETIRED
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How to Use RETIRED in Word Games
RETIRED is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RETIRED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RETIRED to find 73 additional valid words.