spending money

noun

Synonyms of spending moneynext

Examples of spending money in a Sentence

She earned spending money at an after-school job.
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From their consistency in reaching the postseason, to spending money to build a team, to treating players and their families as good or better than anyone. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 When household budgets are tight, spending money on garden décor can feel impossible to justify. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 Think twice before spending money. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 However, spending money on a new fridge or stove when the existing one still functions might not be a reasonable option for some people, given their income and budget. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spending money

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spending money was in the 15th century

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“Spending money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spending%20money. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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spending money

noun
: money for small personal expenses

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