retirement — the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/
Example Sentences
- My dad's retirement party turned into a roast session where everyone shared his most embarrassing work moments.
- She calculated that her retirement fund could last exactly 47 years if she ate only ramen noodles.
- The company offers a comprehensive retirement package including health benefits.
retirement
NOUN[/rɪˈtaɪərmənt/]
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work
💡 Concept
After 40 years of teaching, she finally enjoys her retirement in a sunny garden.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɪˈtaɪərmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈtaɪəmənt/
🌳Etymology
Rootretire
Suffix--ment
🎵Rhyme
requirementattirementacquirement
requirement
attirement
acquirement
🔗Collocations
early retirement
retirement plan
retirement age
retirement home
forced retirement
retirement savings
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My dad's retirement party turned into a roast session where everyone shared his most embarrassing work moments.”
😄 Fun example
“She calculated that her retirement fund could last exactly 47 years if she ate only ramen noodles.”
“The company offers a comprehensive retirement package including health benefits.”
“Planning for retirement should start as early as possible in your career.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
pensionwithdrawalresignationdeparture
Antonyms
employmenthiringrecruitment
Related
pensionretireelderlycareerworkplacebenefits
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