plural IRAs
: a retirement savings account in which income taxes on certain deposits and on all gains are deferred until withdrawals are made
Irish Republican Army
Examples of IRA in a Sentence
Abbreviation
a representative of the IRA
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Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Soliz, Spencer and Kushner did not tell attendees on Tuesday what the plan would be with current teachers and students that attend IRA.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
After that, increase your 401(k) contributions and consider an IRA — the 2026 limit is $7,500.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
After that, the account converts to standard traditional IRA rules.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Since the passage of the IRA, dozens of medical research programs have been scrapped and more than 25 drugs have been discontinued.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Soliz, Spencer and Kushner did not tell attendees on Tuesday what the plan would be with current teachers and students that attend IRA.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
After that, increase your 401(k) contributions and consider an IRA — the 2026 limit is $7,500.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
After that, the account converts to standard traditional IRA rules.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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“IRA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IRA. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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IRA
noun
: an account in which a person may deposit up to a stipulated amount each year and that is not taxable until retirement or early withdrawal
Note: Deposits to an IRA may not be completely or partially deductible from adjusted gross income if one's income exceeds a set level.
Etymology
Noun
individual retirement account
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