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discontinued

adj.
US //dɪskənˈtɪnjud// UK //dˌɪskəntˈɪnjuːd// dis·con·tin·ued
  1. 1 no longer produced (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    describes a product that a company has stopped making or selling.

    referring to a product line or service that is no longer in production or available for purchase. Often used in retail and manufacturing contexts.

    Example

    I tried to buy my favorite perfume, but the shop said it was discontinued.

    Example

    The manufacturer issued a statement confirming that the older model had been discontinued to make room for the new energy-efficient version.

    Usage

    Usually follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'become', or sits directly before the noun.

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