Plural of retainer
regular plural
The plural of retainer is retainers.
Forms of retainer
| Singular | retainer /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | retainers |
| Countable | countable |
Retainers in a sentence
- If they possessed the means to marshal labour, pile up food resources and provender armies of year-round retainers, what sort of royalty would consciously elect not to do so.2021 October 19, David Graeber, David Wengrowr, “Unfreezing the ice age: the truth about humanity’s deep past”, in The Guardian, UK
- At last, when the tribute slackened, he motioned to his retainers to sweep up the treasure.1984, John Henry Cary, Julius Weinberg, The Social Fabric: American life from 1607 to 1877. From the entry Kleagle
- Then, fetching a wide compass, he worked back at leisure, for he needed time to invent a story if any of Mahbub's retainers asked questions.1901, Rudyard Kipling, Kim. From the entry compass
- It is difficult to know how accurate this portrait is, and how much of it consists of sweet nothings whispered into the author's ear by loyal retainers.2004 April 25, Joe Klein, “Does Bush Really Get Us?”, in Time, archived from the original on 03 Nov 2010. From the entry sweet nothings
Meaning of retainer
- noun Any thing or person that retains.
- noun A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
- noun A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.
Questions about the plural of retainer
- What is the plural of retainer?
- The plural of retainer is retainers.
- Is retainer countable?
- Retainer is a countable noun.
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