stipend

noun

sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend How to pronounce stipend (audio)
-pənd
: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses

Examples of stipend in a Sentence

He receives a small stipend for his work as a research fellow. the stipend you'll receive as an intern will just barely cover your housing costs
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Major companies, notably Chobani, UPS and Etsy, have unveiled new child care benefits for employees in recent years, from on-site facilities to stipends for backup care. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The vote came at the request of Levine Cava, who said the update would allow Miami-Dade to collect a $50 federal stipend for every detainee held for ICE by the county. Miami Herald, 9 July 2025 Volunteers earn reward points when a project is completed, and those points are converted to stipends and paid out directly to the volunteer's student loan lender. Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 Wells is paid about $1,000 per month in a stipend due to his service on the council. Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for stipend

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of stipendy, from Latin stipendium, from stip-, stips gift + pendere to weigh, pay

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stipend was in the 15th century

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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipend. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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stipend

noun
sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend How to pronounce stipend (audio)
-pənd
: a sum of money paid at regular times for services or expenses

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