Retirement Vocabulary

noun a person who receives a pension, especially from the government upon retirement

• The pensioner had been receiving monthly payments from the government for over 20 years.
• The pensioner loves spending time in the garden, tending to their flowers and vegetables.
• The pensioner is always up for a chat at the local cafe.
• The pensioner's wisdom and life experience are like a treasure trove of knowledge.

noun A person's final performance or accomplishment before retirement or death; a final act or appearance

• The renowned pianist played his swan song at the grand concert hall before retiring.
• The band's final performance was definitely their swan song.
• After that disastrous presentation, I think it's safe to say that was her swan song.
• The old building's demolition was like a swan song for the neighborhood's history.