retrenchment

[ ri-trench-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of retrenching; a cutting down or off, as by the reduction of expenses.
2. Fortification. an interior work that cuts off a part of a fortification from the rest, and to which a garrison may retreat.

Other Words From

• nonre·trenchment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of retrenchment¹

From the French word retrenchement, dating back to 1590–1600. See retrench, -ment

Example Sentences

Already facing retrenchment and existential concerns about its business model, Hollywood is bracing for more potential volatility from the incoming Trump administration.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, Pixar said it would stop making original shows for Disney+ as part of its retrenchment, and laid off 175 employees, or about 14 percent of its work force.

From New York Times

And now, after two consecutive years of decline in LGBTQ+ representation, the industry seems poised for yet another retrenchment as the backlash rolls in.

From Los Angeles Times

At a time of widespread retrenchment in the American theater, Feldman has gone big and bold at Pasadena Playhouse, where he is the artistic leader.

From Los Angeles Times

Pixar will stop making original shows for Disney+ as part of a broader retrenchment, resulting in layoffs that will reduce its work force by 14 percent.

From New York Times

Related Words

• absence
• dearth
• inadequacy
• loss
• paucity
• poverty
• reduction
• scarcity
• shortage
• shortcoming
• shortfall