spendier; spendiest
Synonyms of spendynext
chiefly Northwestern US : expensive

Examples of spendy in a Sentence

Seattle is generally credited with transforming coffee from a workaday drink to a trendy and spendy beverage.
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The hotel is big with business travelers, and attracts a loyal following of spendy travlers. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 Pro subscribers can get 50 videos, and those paying for Google’s spendy AI Ultra plan (either personal or enterprise) get 1,000 videos per month. ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026 In California’s spendy cities, living comfortably costs more than almost anywhere else. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026 In contrast, Safeway was the most spendy option for Sacramento shoppers, charging $45.19 for 11 Thanksgiving staples. Sacbee.com, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spendy

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spendy was in 1984

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“Spendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spendy. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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