Retirement

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/

Definitions of retirement

noun the portion of a person's life during which they are no longer actively working

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather is enjoying his retirement by traveling around the world.

A2 After working for 40 years, Maria finally decided to take early retirement.

B1 Planning for retirement is important to ensure financial security in later years.

B2 Many people choose to retire in a warmer climate for their retirement years.

C1 Retirement offers the opportunity to pursue hobbies and interests that were put on hold during working years.

C2 Some individuals find it challenging to adjust to the slower pace of life in retirement after a busy career.

Examples of retirement in a Sentence

formal After decades of hard work, he finally decided to enjoy his retirement.

informal She's looking forward to kicking back and relaxing in retirement.

slang I can't wait to be living the retired life, just chilling all day.

figurative The athlete's retirement from the sport marked the end of an era.

Grammatical Forms of retirement

• past tense: retired
• plural: retirements
• comparative: more retired
• superlative: most retired
• present tense: retires
• future tense: will retire
• perfect tense: has retired
• continuous tense: is retiring
• singular: retirement
• positive degree: retirement
• infinitive: to retire
• gerund: retiring
• participle: retiring

Origin and Evolution of retirement

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'retirement' originated from the Old French word 'retirer' meaning 'to withdraw'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of withdrawing from battle or public life, the word 'retirement' has evolved to refer to the period in a person's life when they stop working and relax or pursue other interests.