pension
pen
ˈpɛn
pen
sion
ʃən
shēn
/ˈpɛnʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "pension"in English

Pension
01

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

pension definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
pensions
Examples
My grandfather 's pension allows him to travel during his retirement.
02

a small guesthouse that provides lodging and sometimes meals, typically for long-term or seasonal visitors

pension definition and meaning
Examples
We found a pleasant pension with a garden and communal kitchen.
to pension
01

to remove someone from active work and provide them with regular payments for their support

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
pension
3rd person singular
pensions
present participle
pensioning
past simple
pensioned
past participle
pensioned
Examples
The university pensioned several professors when their departments closed.
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