child support

noun

: payment for the support of the children of divorced or separated parents while the children are minors or as otherwise legally required compare alimony

Examples of child support in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During this period, attackers reportedly stole large amounts of data linked to state-level programs such as Medicaid, child support, food assistance and toll systems. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025

There will also be no child support. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

Is Harbour on the hook for child support? —Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025

The Beverly Hills, 90210 actress requested spousal and child support. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for child support

• heliport
• nonsupport
• reexport
• teleport
• ultrashort
• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort

Kids Definition

child support

noun

: payment for the support of the children of divorced or separated parents while the children are minors or as otherwise legally required compare alimony

Legal Definition

child support

noun

: payment made for the support of the children of divorced or separated parents while the children are minors or until they reach an age set by the separation agreement or in a court order compare alimony

Note: Child support is usually paid by the parent who is without custody. In the case of joint custody, both parents usually pay child support.