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

Brasserie Boulud, New York City Last year Daniel Boulud shuttered Bar Boulud, Boulud Sud, and Épicerie Boulud across from Lincoln Center, but this didn’t represent a retrenchment of the beloved chef’s dining empire. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

That retrenchment hit lots of markets, including California, but New Mexico saw a particularly notable drop in production spending. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

Both sides preferred mutual retrenchment to the devastation that would have ensued had the spiral continued. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

The move is a retrenchment from the social video company’s expansion into Nashville in 2024 and comes as many tech companies are reevaluating their workforce amid the growth of artificial intelligence. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for retrenchment

• entrenchment