stipend

noun

sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend 

-pənd

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

Synonyms

• 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

Choice Zone schools receive additional funding from JCPS in the way of teacher salary stipends and supplemental funds that can be spent on initiatives that improve the culture and climate for staff and enhance student experiences. —Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025

The fellows receive a $7,500 stipend and a free course from UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, among other things. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025

Candow, who receives a stipend to advise supplement companies, takes 10 grams per day. —Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025

The expansion doesn’t require additional full-time staff, but mentors will receive a stipend for meeting weekly with students. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025

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