stipend

noun

sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend 

-pənd

: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses

Synonyms of stipend

• salary
• wage

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The fellows will receive a stipend for their participation, as well as have their travel and accommodations to Savannah and to Ossabaw covered. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

The program manages employee product benefit allocations, such as athletic apparel allotment and stipend programs. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

One study found that only 10% of California drivers are receiving the healthcare stipend that the law established. — Jacob Lederman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

City directors receive an annual salary of $25,000 along with a $250 monthly stipend. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for stipend

• ripened

Kids Definition

stipend

noun

sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend 

-pənd

: a sum of money paid at regular times for services or expenses