discontinued

adjective

dis·​con·​tin·​ued ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce discontinued (audio)
: no longer produced or provided
a discontinued product/service
Some of these PC's are surprisingly good. Others are cobbled together from discontinued parts.Peter H. Lewis
The suits ask that the insurers pay civil penalties and resume discontinued coverage.Time

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And so did the Millennium Tour, the Barbie bonanza, Bath & Body Works bringing back their discontinued scents and even McDonalds resurrecting the Snack wrap. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 July 2025 Tom Holland wore a discontinued Daytona, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark rocked a stealthy black Yacht-Master, and Roger Federer also showcased a Land-Dweller. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2025 Growing sales through its own retail channels allows the company to better control marketing, messaging, brand image, and even sell discontinued or discounted product through its outlet retail locations. David Trainer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 In this case, Scout Motors plans to revive the discontinued but popular Scout truck brand, with electric vehicles. Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for discontinued

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of discontinued was in 1886

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“Discontinued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discontinued. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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