Added 9 October 2026 arrears /əˈɹɪə(ɹ)z/ noun Categories: Describing WordsMoney & PropertyRare Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about arrears at Wordnik → Where our words come from → The state of being behind in payments. an account in arrears An unpaid overdue debt. Related Words: amountsarrearageassessmentsbackbacklogbacklogsbackwardblackberriescontributionsdebtdebtsdefaulting Back to today's word