spent
ˈspent 
; spending
; spending
1
: to expend or waste wealth or strength
2
: to become expended or consumed
3
: to have an orgasm
spender
noun
Examples of spend in a Sentence
I spent $30 on his birthday gift.
They spend a lot on clothes and cars.
I want to buy a new car, but I don't have much money to spend.
Her willingness to spend freely made her popular among her friends.
He spends lavishly on vacations.
I spent my summer at the beach.
She spent eight months living in New York City.
Relaxing with friends is a great way to spend a weekend.
Our cat spends most of his time sleeping.
Too much of my time is spent arguing with customers.
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Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Another terrific way to spend unscheduled time is in the Hydrotherapy Circuit, which includes an infrared sauna, an ice room, a jacuzzi, multiple pools and a cold plunge.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The strangers spend the day wandering down the movie's eponymous street while a vibrant chemistry blossoms between them.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
On another leg of the tour, Sanders spent $260 on a limousine service in Montana.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spend
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“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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