noun🔗ShareAny thing or person that retains."After getting her braces removed, Sarah wore her retainers every night to keep her teeth straight. "jobbusinessorganizationlawmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA dependent or follower of someone of rank."The king traveled with a large group of retainers, including soldiers and servants. "persongrouppoliticshistoryroyalgovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years."The wealthy family kept several retainers on staff who had worked for them for over twenty years, handling everything from gardening to household management. "jobpersonservicehistorysocietyChat 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."businessfinancelawserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment."After her braces were removed, Sarah wore her retainers every night to keep her teeth straight. "medicinedevicebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
