Retiring
/ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts8 letters
Definition of Retiring
verb
- To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
"Having made a large fortune, he retired."
- (sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.
- To cease use or production of something.
"The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."
- To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.
"The central bank retired those notes five years ago."
- To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list.
"The board retired the old major."
noun
adjective
- Introverted, liking privacy and seclusion.
"I don't really know him well, since he's so shy and retiring."
Anagrams of Retiring
Letter Values
r1
e1
t1
i1
r1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Retiring
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Retiring"
Retiring is a 8-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Retiring" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "retiring" is a low-scoring word.