Retainer | Mean of retainer in English Dictionary

/rɪˈteɪnɚ/

• Noun
• an amount of money that you pay to someone (such as a lawyer) to make sure that you will have that person's services when you need them
1. They paid a retainer to the lawyer.
2. They have her on a retainer.
3. They have/keep the lawyer on retainer.
• a device that you put in your mouth to keep your teeth in the correct position especially after you have had braces
• a servant in a wealthy home
1. a faithful old retainer