discontinued

The word “discontinued” means no longer made, sold, or continued. In plain terms, no longer produced or available.

“Discontinued” is pronounced dihs-kuhn-TIHN-yood (/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːd/ in IPA).

Here is “discontinued” used in a sentence: “This flavour was discontinued years ago, so collectors pay a premium for it.”

Words with a similar meaning to “discontinued” include retired, obsolete, defunct, superannuated, superseded and disused.

“Discontinued” is an adjective.

“Discontinued” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Discontinued specifically means a product or service is no longer made, sold, or continued, often after a period of availability, while cancelled can apply more broadly to plans, events, or services that are stopped, sometimes before they even start. A discontinued item was once on the market and has since been withdrawn.

Discontinued is most commonly used for products, models, or services, such as a discontinued phone model or a discontinued bus route, but it can also apply to practices or policies that are no longer in effect. The word emphasizes that something has been permanently stopped.

No, discontinued only means the item is no longer produced or sold; it does not mean existing units stop working or become unusable. A discontinued appliance can still function normally even though replacement parts or new units are no longer available.