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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The city is spending money for a service that’s not being performed. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026 This world in arms is not spending money alone. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026 The national debt and both parties’ willingness to continue spending money have devalued the dollar and continued our trend of rising inflation. Kevin Fixler may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026 The Dodgers, relative to other organizations, are aggressive in trying to improve the team, spending money on key free agents even after winning back-to-back World Series championships. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spending money

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

spending money

noun
: money for small personal expenses

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