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

Examples of discontinued in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 2024 Echo Spot ($79.99) is more of a successor to the discontinued Echo Dot With Clock. PCMAG, 10 July 2024 Look for discontinued models, sedans and less familiar brands. Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024 Daytonas and discontinued models going down is a clear sign of the buyer’s market. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 June 2024 Hybrid work policies have driven the rise in discontinued leases. Gabe Burke, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for discontinued 

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of discontinued was in 1886

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Cite this Entry

“Discontinued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discontinued. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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