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

Cohort members receive a $10,000 stipend and spend three days in New York, three days in Los Angeles, and eight days in Israel. —Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026

At Clark County School District in Las Vegas, which is similar in size to CPS, members are paid a $9,000 annual stipend. —Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

Additionally, employees were given a $5,000 transition stipend and could keep their work devices. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026

Over $219,000 went toward meeting expenses, including nearly $56,000 for food; more than $66,000 for lodging; and about $69,500 for panelist reimbursements and daily stipends. —Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 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