Retainer Definition

rĭ-tānər
retainers
noun
retainers
One that retains, as a device, frame, or groove that restrains or guides.
American Heritage
A person or thing that retains.
Webster's New World
An appliance used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
American Heritage Medicine
Any of several devices used to retain.
Webster's New World
An employee, typically a long-term employee.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
idiom
on retainer
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Retainer

Noun

Singular:
retainer
Plural:
retainers

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Retainer

  • on retainer

Origin of Retainer

  • From retain, from French retenir (“to retain").

    From Wiktionary

Retainer Sentence Examples

  • Genius is not a retainer to any emperor, nor is its material silver, or gold, or marble, except to a trifling extent.

  • Usually a retainer is required before a lawyer will take on your case.

  • High engine revs are allowed by a special valve retainer collet system used to secure the steel intake and exhuast valves.

  • The financial considerations are similar to group ownership; it might also require a retainer from participating practices.

  • Upfront charges don't have to be abolished to charge an ongoing retainer to the client.

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Words Starting With

RRERET

Words Ending With

RERNER

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retainer

Words Starting With R and Ending With R

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With R8 Letter Words Ending With R