retrenchment

noun

re·​trench·​ment ri-ˈtrench-mənt 

: reduction, curtailment

specifically : a cutting of expenses

Examples of retrenchment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Japan is also stepping up its diplomacy with other regional players, as necessary in a period of American retrenchment and amid growing tensions with China over Taiwan. — Huong Le-Thu, Time, 22 July 2026

Still, despite its early successes, Liquidnitro faces tough challenges in an industry that seems stuck in retrenchment. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The gallery business is unquestionably going through a painful period of retrenchment. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Among the movies widely tipped for Venice this year are Bunker, Wild Horse Nine and Bucking Fastard, however, like Cannes, the festival is also grappling with a retrenchment from major studios. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for retrenchment

• entrenchment