B2nounworkmoney
US/rɪˈtaɪr.mənt/
UK/rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/
the time when you stop working, usually because of your age, or the act of stopping
In context
My parents plan to spend their retirement growing vegetables in Đà Lạt.
He announced his retirement after thirty-five years at the same company.
Start saving for retirement in your twenties, even if it is only a little.
Words that go with retirement
noun + noun
- retirement ageThe retirement age for women will rise to sixty.
- retirement planTalk to an adviser about the best retirement plan for you.
adjective + noun
- early retirementPoor health forced him to take early retirement.
- comfortable retirementMost people hope for a comfortable retirement near their children.
verb + preposition
- save for retirementFew young workers save for retirement on a regular basis.