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Definition of semiretirement

semiretirement

/ˌsɛm.i.ɹɪˈtaɪ.ɚ.mənt/
sem · i · re · tire · ment
Plural:semiretirements
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Adjective:semiretired
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semiretirement Lexical Profile

semiretirement Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or period of having partially withdrawn from one's regular career or occupation, typically by working reduced hours or on a part-time basis before full retirement.

Example

"After thirty years at the law firm, she eased into semiretirement by consulting only two days a week."

• Rhymes for semiretirement

• Nearby Words

semipublic
semiraw
semiretired
semiretirement
semirural
semisecret
semiskilled

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Semiretirement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/semiretirement
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