nounπShareAn annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes."Many old people depend on their pension to pay the bills."financebusinesseconomyjobservicegovernmentinsuranceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA boarding house or small hotel, especially in continental Europe, which typically offers lodging and certain meals and services."A pension had somewhat less to offer than a hotel; it was always smaller, and never elegant; it sometimes offered breakfast, and sometimes not (John Irving)."propertybuildingbusinessserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wage or fee."The teacher's pension was a small amount, but it helped pay for groceries. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA charge or expense of some kind; a tax."The new school building's construction pension is a significant expense for the district. "economyfinancegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sum paid to a clergyman in place of tithes."The vicar received a pension instead of the usual tithes. "religionfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA regular allowance paid to support a royal favourite, or as patronage of an artist or scholar."The king granted a generous pension to the talented young sculptor, recognizing his artistic skill. "financeeconomygovernmentroyalarthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA boarding school in France, Belgium, Switzerland, etc."My aunt sent me to a prestigious pension in Switzerland for my final year of high school. "educationbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grant a pension to."The company pensioned off the elderly employee after 40 years of service. "financebusinessjobeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo force (someone) to retire on a pension."The company pensioned off the elderly engineer after 40 years of service. "businessjobfinanceworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
