noun🔗ShareAny thing or person that retains."My grandfather is a retainer of old traditions, and he keeps them alive in our family. "thingpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA dependent or follower of someone of rank."The Duke always travelled with a large retainer of loyal servants and guards. "personjoborganizationsocietygovernmentroyalmilitaryhistorypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years."The wealthy family still employed their long-serving retainer, even after he retired from his active duties. "jobpersonhistoryserviceorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA fee one pays to reserve the other's time for services."This lawyer charges a retainer for his work."businessfinancejobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment."After her braces came off, Sarah needed a retainer to keep her teeth straight. "medicinedeviceanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
