retainer

[ ri-tey-ner ]

/ rɪˈteɪ nər /

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noun

a person or thing that retains.

a servant or attendant who has served a family for many years.

Also called cage, separator. Machinery. a ring separating, and moving with, balls or rollers in a bearing.

Orthodontics.

a fixed or removable device worn in the mouth to hold the teeth in their new position during the adaptive period after straightening appliances have been removed.
Prosthodontics. a part on a bridge or the like by which the bridge is attached to the natural teeth.

Origin of retainer

First recorded in 1530–40; retain + -er¹

OTHER WORDS FROM retainer

re·tain·er·ship, noun

Words nearby retainer

retained earnings, retained menstruation, retained object, retained object complement, retained testis, retainer, retainership, retaining ring, retaining wall, retake, retaliate

Definition for retainer (2 of 2)

retainer²

[ ri-tey-ner ]

/ rɪˈteɪ nər /

noun

the act of retaining in one's service.

the fact of being so retained.

a fee paid to secure services, as of a lawyer.

Origin of retainer

1425–75; late Middle English reteinir, probably noun use of Middle French retenir to retain

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for retainer

The lawyer wound up pleading guilty for Howie after she realized that the legal retainer was more than the cost of the ticket.
Those Ticketed for Seditious Language Say Their Only Crime Was Talking Back|Kate Nucci|September 9, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Like any high-powered attorney who charges $100,000 for a retainer, Bolt always seems to be one step ahead of the competition.
Gone Girl’s Biggest Twist Is the Superb Tyler Perry|Alex Suskind|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One of the perks offered by the challenge is help from a list of professionals the foundation will keep on retainer.
Rockefeller Foundation Announces $100 Million Project to Make Cities More Resilient|Miranda Green|May 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Is it worth it for these companies to keep stars and their keepers on retainer?
Battle of the Oscar Stylists|Merle Ginsberg|February 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Was he a relative, a retainer, a member of the family in any way?
The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 2(of 3)|Margaret Oliphant
Jimmie and his retainer had not expected this boy to display the manners of a minor chief, and they contemplated him attentively.
Whilomville Stories|Stephen Crane
"Tell Earl Edwin that Harold would speak with him," he said to the retainer at the door.
Wulf the Saxon|G. A. Henty
Yorimasa and his retainer ran forward and despatched the fearful creature they saw before them.
Myths & Legends of Japan|F. Hadland (Frederick Hadland) Davis
In the primitive heathen days it had been a rule that the retainer must not survive his vanquished lord.
Beowulf|R. W. Chambers

British Dictionary definitions for retainer

retainer

/ (rɪˈteɪnə) /

noun

history a supporter or dependant of a person of rank, esp a soldier

a servant, esp one who has been with a family for a long time

a clip, frame, or similar device that prevents a part of a machine, engine, etc, from moving

a dental appliance for holding a loose tooth or prosthetic device in position

a fee paid in advance to secure first option on the services of a barrister, jockey, etc

a reduced rent paid for a flat, room, etc, during absence to reserve it for future use

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for retainer

retainer

[ rĭ-tā′nər ]

n.

One that retains, as a device, frame, or groove that restrains or guides, especially for a prosthesis.

An appliance used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.

单词	retainer
释义	retainer ¹ [ ri-tey-ner ] / rɪˈteɪ nər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR retainer ON THESAURUS.COM noun a person or thing that retains. a servant or attendant who has served a family for many years. Also called cage, separator. Machinery. a ring separating, and moving with, balls or rollers in a bearing. Orthodontics. a fixed or removable device worn in the mouth to hold the teeth in their new position during the adaptive period after straightening appliances have been removed. Prosthodontics. a part on a bridge or the like by which the bridge is attached to the natural teeth. Origin of retainer ¹ First recorded in 1530–40; retain + -er¹ OTHER WORDS FROM retainer re·tain·er·ship, noun Words nearby retainer retained earnings, retained menstruation, retained object, retained object complement, retained testis, retainer, retainership, retaining ring, retaining wall, retake, retaliate Definition for retainer (2 of 2) retainer² [ ri-tey-ner ] / rɪˈteɪ nər / noun the act of retaining in one's service. the fact of being so retained. a fee paid to secure services, as of a lawyer. Origin of retainer ² 1425–75; late Middle English reteinir, probably noun use of Middle French retenir to retain Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for retainer The lawyer wound up pleading guilty for Howie after she realized that the legal retainer was more than the cost of the ticket. Those Ticketed for Seditious Language Say Their Only Crime Was Talking Back\|Kate Nucci\|September 9, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Like any high-powered attorney who charges $100,000 for a retainer, Bolt always seems to be one step ahead of the competition. Gone Girl’s Biggest Twist Is the Superb Tyler Perry\|Alex Suskind\|October 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST One of the perks offered by the challenge is help from a list of professionals the foundation will keep on retainer. Rockefeller Foundation Announces $100 Million Project to Make Cities More Resilient\|Miranda Green\|May 14, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Is it worth it for these companies to keep stars and their keepers on retainer? Battle of the Oscar Stylists\|Merle Ginsberg\|February 20, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Was he a relative, a retainer, a member of the family in any way? The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 2(of 3)\|Margaret Oliphant Jimmie and his retainer had not expected this boy to display the manners of a minor chief, and they contemplated him attentively. Whilomville Stories\|Stephen Crane "Tell Earl Edwin that Harold would speak with him," he said to the retainer at the door. Wulf the Saxon\|G. A. Henty Yorimasa and his retainer ran forward and despatched the fearful creature they saw before them. Myths & Legends of Japan\|F. Hadland (Frederick Hadland) Davis In the primitive heathen days it had been a rule that the retainer must not survive his vanquished lord. Beowulf\|R. W. Chambers British Dictionary definitions for retainer retainer / (rɪˈteɪnə) / noun history a supporter or dependant of a person of rank, esp a soldier a servant, esp one who has been with a family for a long time a clip, frame, or similar device that prevents a part of a machine, engine, etc, from moving a dental appliance for holding a loose tooth or prosthetic device in position a fee paid in advance to secure first option on the services of a barrister, jockey, etc a reduced rent paid for a flat, room, etc, during absence to reserve it for future use Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to retainer entourage, fee, cortege, servant, retinue, company, appliance, crew, minion, train, gang, clique, employee, attendant, followers, adherents Medical definitions for retainer retainer [ rĭ-tā′nər ] n. One that retains, as a device, frame, or groove that restrains or guides, especially for a prosthesis. An appliance used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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retainer

noun

Origin of retainer

OTHER WORDS FROM retainer

Words nearby retainer

Definition for retainer (2 of 2)

noun

Origin of retainer

Example sentences from the Web for retainer

British Dictionary definitions for retainer

noun

Words related to retainer

Medical definitions for retainer

n.