spending money

noun

Synonyms of spending moneynext
: pocket money

Examples of spending money in a Sentence

She earned spending money at an after-school job.
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Gilchrest, meanwhile, has been spending money on digital advertising on Facebook as well as postcards and texting and continues to focus on canvassing. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Braun said spending money to continue the gas tax pause won't hurt other areas in need of funding, such as child care and health care, with Indiana's current revenue trajectory. — Lucy Tobier, IndyStar, 6 Aug. 2026 The club also regularly competes for top talent transferring into the league, and prioritizes spending money on the roster. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Elon Musk weighs spending money to help elect Georgia Republicans. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 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

Rhymes for spending money

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“Spending money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spending%20money. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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spending money

noun
: money for small personal expenses

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