spare change
noun
: a small amount of money that someone does not need
The beggar asked us if we had any spare change.
Examples of spare change in a Sentence
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Participate in a monthly challenge such as walking for 30 days or saving spare change for one month.
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Amy Morin, Parents, 8 July 2024
One of the company's products, the Mighty Oak Debit Card, allows customers to invest their spare change from purchases and save and invest part of each paycheck.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The man held a coat draped over his head and mumbled about spare change before sitting on a curb nearby.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 19 May 2024
The suitcase is topped with a swirling vortex that frequently collects spare change.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 4 May 2024
But part-time workers also include college graduates, mothers and those trying to pick up spare change with Uber or Doordash, at a hardware store, as a fitness coach or whatever.
—The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
Instead, the band was initially disguised along with Fallon as run-of-the-mill subway buskers rocking out for spare change.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
In addition to its RFID-blocking capabilities, the foldable wallet provides two ID windows, three slots for credit cards, and one zippered pocket for spare change and other small items like a baggage ticket.
—Bridget Degnan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
With kids comes plenty of stuff to lug around, from toys to snacks to a spare change of clothes.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2023
Amy Morin, Parents, 8 July 2024
One of the company's products, the Mighty Oak Debit Card, allows customers to invest their spare change from purchases and save and invest part of each paycheck.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The man held a coat draped over his head and mumbled about spare change before sitting on a curb nearby.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 19 May 2024
The suitcase is topped with a swirling vortex that frequently collects spare change.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 4 May 2024
But part-time workers also include college graduates, mothers and those trying to pick up spare change with Uber or Doordash, at a hardware store, as a fitness coach or whatever.
—The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
Instead, the band was initially disguised along with Fallon as run-of-the-mill subway buskers rocking out for spare change.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
In addition to its RFID-blocking capabilities, the foldable wallet provides two ID windows, three slots for credit cards, and one zippered pocket for spare change and other small items like a baggage ticket.
—Bridget Degnan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
With kids comes plenty of stuff to lug around, from toys to snacks to a spare change of clothes.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2023
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“Spare change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spare%20change. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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