retirement definition
Full Definition of RETIREMENT. 1. a: an act of retiring: the state of being retired b: withdrawal from one's position or occupation or from active working life. 2.: a place of seclusion or privacy.See retirement defined for English-language learners. See retirement defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT.xamples of RETIREMENT. 1  She decided to take an early retirement. 2  Many fans were surprised by the champion's retirement. 3  The staff is smaller because of several retirements. 4  I'm looking forward to retirement. 5  He is ready for retirement.