food stamp

noun

: a government-issued coupon that is sold at little cost or given to low-income persons and is redeemable for food

Examples of food stamp in a Sentence

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Repeatedly, we’re told that there aren’t funds for assistance programs such as Medicaid and food stamps or for vital infrastructure like housing and schools. Lenwood V. Long, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 Many adults receiving Medicaid and food stamps, including those up to age 65, will now have to fulfill an 80-hour-a-month work requirement. Andrew J. Campa follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025 The legislation includes significant tax cuts, increased funding for the military and border control, and a tightening of eligibility for Medicaid and food stamps. James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025 The package includes new 80-hour-a-month work requirements for many adults receiving Medicaid and food stamps, including older people up to age 65. Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for food stamp

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of food stamp was in 1939

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“Food stamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20stamp. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

food stamp

noun
: a coupon issued by the government that is given to poor people to be exchanged for food
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