seed money

noun

: money used for setting up a new enterprise

Examples of seed money in a Sentence

He provided seed money for the campaign.
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Private bankers wealth managers and people looking for seed money will all come knocking. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 That money is reserved for kids who live in ZIP codes with a median family income of $150,000 or less and who won't get the $1,000 seed money from the Treasury. Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026 These accounts work as a type of seed money, encouraging children and families to save. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026 There are no income requirements, and everyone is eligible for the Treasury’s seed money. Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seed money

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seed money was in 1943

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“Seed money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seed%20money. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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