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BNC: 14524 COCA: 17162

retainer

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
retainer /rɪˈteɪnɚ/ noun
plural retainers
retainer
/rɪˈteɪnɚ/
noun
plural retainers
Learner's definition of RETAINER
: an amount of money that you pay to someone (such as a lawyer) to make sure that you will have that person's services when you need them(付给律师等的)聘用定金
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[noncount]
[count] US : a device that you put in your mouth to keep your teeth in the correct position especially after you have had braces(牙齿)固位器
[count] old-fashioned : a servant in a wealthy home(有钱人家里的)仆人
BNC: 14524 COCA: 17162

retainer

1 of 2

noun (1)

re·​tain·​er ri-ˈtā-nər How to pronounce retainer (audio)
1
a
: a person attached or owing service to a household
especially : servant
b
2
: one that retains
3
: a device or structure that holds something in place: such as
a
: the part of a dental replacement (such as a bridge) by which it is made fast to adjacent natural teeth
b
: a dental appliance used to hold teeth in correct position especially following orthodontic treatment

retainer

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer, counselor, or adviser are engaged
2
: a fee paid to a lawyer or professional adviser for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English reteigner, literally, retention, from Anglo-French, from reteigner, verb

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of retainer was in 1508
BNC: 14524 COCA: 17162

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