deficit spending

noun

: the spending of public funds raised by borrowing rather than by taxation

Examples of deficit spending in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the past, Washington has attempted to rein in deficit spending and the accumulation of debt. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Sustained deficit spending would reduce private sector investment, while interest rates may outpace economic growth, leading to a debt-to-gross domestic product ratio that is difficult to stabilize. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Missouri’s time relying on deficit spending is coming to a close. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

The deficit spending will be made up by district reserves, which may or may not be exhausted at some point within the next three years. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deficit spending

• superintending
• uncomprehending
• amending
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• ascending
• attending
• befriending
• commending
• contending
• defending
• depending
• descending