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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

retainers

/ˈrɛtɪnərz/ noun · British & US
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What does retainers mean?

noun

People or things that are kept or employed to serve a particular purpose, especially to hold something in place. Dental appliances used to hold teeth in position.

Example

"The orthodontist fitted the child with retainers to keep the teeth straight after the braces were removed."

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