pen
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Plural
pensions
1
a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer
- My grandfather's pension allows him to travel during his retirement.
- Many workers are concerned about the future stability of their pension funds.
- After working for the company for over thirty years, he was able to retire with a comfortable pension.
- She was concerned about the security of her pension following the company's financial difficulties.
- Government employees often receive a pension as part of their retirement benefits.
2
a small guesthouse that provides lodging and sometimes meals, typically for long-term or seasonal visitors
- We found a pleasant pension with a garden and communal kitchen.
- The pension across the street offered simple dinners to boarders.
- Many foreign students lived cheaply in a city pension while studying.
- During the festival the pension filled every available bed.
- She runs a quiet pension that caters mainly to retirees.