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

During session, lawmakers use the per-diem stipends to pay for things like hotels or apartments in Des Moines, as well as gas when traveling to and from the Capitol. —Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026

The government has also offered some relief in the form of $7-a-month stipends that can be used in grocery stores to buy basic necessities. —Joe Walsh, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026

The Patrol Union had initially asked for a 30 percent pay raise, as well as stipends to help patrollers buy gear and insurance. —Kylea Henseler, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026

The program includes a $2,500 stipend that can be used for respite, so the caregiver can take a break. —Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 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