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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Officers were tasked with combating what officials said was a rise in thefts, people spending money obtained by defrauding the state’s unemployment system and quality of life issues like loud music and the smell of marijuana drifting into stores, according to a 2021 Times investigation. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 That order requires Jones’ leadership committee to stop spending money on his campaign for governor. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026 While there might be slim pickings for the average voter to head to the polls on March 17, candidates are spending money to get their messages out. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 For consumers, the promise is less friction and more rewards from spending money in your neighborhood. Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

spending money

noun
: money for small personal expenses

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