Retirement
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work, typically upon reaching a certain age. The period of one's life after retiring from work.
“Many people look forward to retirement as an opportunity to pursue hobbies and spend time with family.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rəˈtaɪə(r).mənt/
Syllables
re·tire·ment
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