allotment

noun

al·​lot·​ment ə-ˈlät-mənt 

1

: the act of allotting something : apportionment

The allotment of a full page in the newspaper to each candidate is fair.

2

: something that is allotted

an allotment of time

especially, chiefly British : a plot of land let to an individual for cultivation

Synonyms of allotment

• subsidy
• grant
• appropriation
• allocation

Examples of allotment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new agreement gives Irvine access to Costa Mesa’s 80-bed allotment. —Claire Wang, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026

While the Phillies went 3 for 3 in challenges, the Red Sox went 0 for 2 to use up their nine-inning allotment. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026

In other climate news As Western states brace for deep cuts to their allotments of Colorado River water, one California water agency may be in a position to help. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Anaheim has a full allotment of first-round picks and second-round choices, including two extra to go with its own for 2027. —Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French alotement, from aloter "to allot" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

allotment

noun

al·​lot·​ment ə-ˈlät-mənt 

1

: the act of allotting

2

: something allotted