spending money

noun

Examples of spending money in a Sentence

She earned spending money at an after-school job.
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The People's Union, which called for the Feb. 28 economic blackout, has requested shoppers avoid spending money at other major retailers, which include Amazon and Walmart. Alex Perry, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Locals and visitors can experience the festival's energy without spending money. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 School districts across the state are spending money on tools like THC and vape detectors to try to get a handle on this, said Chris Lagoni, executive director of the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association. Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 Covington Mayor Ron Washington said the planned headquarters will mean more people spending money and time at local restaurants, businesses and attractions. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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spending money

noun
: money for small personal expenses

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