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

Fellows receive a $10,000 stipend and will be guided by a mentor roster that includes MACRO’s Fior Fabian, Atomic Monster’s Lizz Gezana, producer-manager Richard Gonzalez, Universal International Studios’ Bobbie Lucas and 3Pas Studios’ Jordan Rubio. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

The grand prize package includes a seven-night Alaska cruise for six adults, three ocean-view cruise rooms, round-trip airfare to Seattle, two-night hotel accommodations in Seattle and a $3,000 travel stipend. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026

In 2022, minor-league players unionized and subsequently ratified their first-ever collective bargaining agreement, which included historic pay increases and guaranteed offseason housing stipends and health and retirement benefits. — Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 1 July 2026

The tribe will offer $15,000 stipends for down payment assistance for members slightly above the income threshold, Dunbar said. — Courtney Bell, Oklahoma Voice, 1 July 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