state aid

noun

: public monies appropriated by a state government for the partial support or improvement of a public local institution

Examples of state aid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once again, the best sign that Venezuela’s ready for the dollar is that pretty much everyone not employed by the government, or receiving state aid or pensions in bolivar, is using the world’s most prized and safest currency. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

The spokesperson also said that on top of the cuts, the city is reducing spending by nearly $58 million and securing $120 million in state aid. — Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

In addition the governor has been a huge proponent state aid to towns and education. — Kevin McNabola, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

Past solutions have frequently come at the expense of county governments who rely on billions in state aid to balance their books and deliver key services. — Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for state aid

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
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• cannonade
• cavalcade
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• disobeyed