stipend

noun

sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend How to pronounce stipend (audio)
-pənd
Synonyms of stipendnext
: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses

Examples of stipend in a Sentence

He receives a small stipend for his work as a research fellow. the stipend you'll receive as an intern will just barely cover your housing costs
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Andrés came to Atlanta to accept the prize, which comes with a $100,000 stipend through a grant from the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026 All 15 young men who participated received a $500 stipend and a certificate. Ubah Ali, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 Anticipating deep cuts to funding for student stipends and training, institutions were forced to reduce or even cancel graduate student admissions for the year. Nara Parameswaran, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026 Not sure the substitute teaching stipends could match that. Jay Paris, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stipend

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of stipendy, from Latin stipendium, from stip-, stips gift + pendere to weigh, pay

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stipend was in the 15th century

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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipend. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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stipend

noun
sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend How to pronounce stipend (audio)
-pənd
: a sum of money paid at regular times for services or expenses

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