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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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Before opening a precious metals IRA, compare multiple providers and request all fees, storage costs and buyback terms in writing.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 7 June 2026
In 1979, Pamela’s father, Lord Louis Mountbatten, was assassinated by the IRA when a bomb exploded aboard his fishing boat.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 June 2026
That, in turn, means hefty minimum withdrawals are coming for anyone holding $750,000 in a traditional IRA or 401(k), starting at age 73.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Noun
Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Before opening a precious metals IRA, compare multiple providers and request all fees, storage costs and buyback terms in writing.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 7 June 2026
In 1979, Pamela’s father, Lord Louis Mountbatten, was assassinated by the IRA when a bomb exploded aboard his fishing boat.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 June 2026
That, in turn, means hefty minimum withdrawals are coming for anyone holding $750,000 in a traditional IRA or 401(k), starting at age 73.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for IRA
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“IRA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IRA. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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