What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
retiral
Example
After 30 years of service, John's retiral was a bittersweet moment. [retiral: noun]
Example
She announced her retiral from the company due to health reasons. [retiral: adjective]
retirement
Example
He is looking forward to his retirement and spending more time with his family. [retirement: noun]
Example
After retiring from her job, she took up painting as a hobby. [retiring: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Retirement is more commonly used than retiral in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between retiral and retirement?
Retiral is less formal than retirement, making it more suitable for informal or casual contexts.
