stipend

noun

sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend How to pronounce stipend (audio)
-pənd
Synonyms of stipend
: 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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The rest of Florida’s on-field assistant coaches will receive the $500 stipend, or $6,000 annually, in lieu of having a dealership car. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026 The bill also offered stipends for Pell Grant-eligible students to help with additional expenses, such as transportation and work attire. Colby Brennan, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026 The Old Globe and USD SAN DIEGO Seven students are accepted each year to the two-year MFA program, which is tuition-free and offers a monthly living stipend of $2,300 a month. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026 Novak cited his House Bill 1048, which raised the stipend for volunteer firefighters. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 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 3 Jun. 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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