stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend 
-pənd
: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
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
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Employees who opt in receive perks, including a $125 monthly stipend for parking or public transit and lunch three days a week through Relish.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition, records show that Smedley received an advance payment of $2,625 in 2018 of his stipend as a city council member that is normally paid quarterly.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
The other category payments include bonus incentives, settlements, vacation or sick leave buybacks, stipends, and reimbursements for expenses like mileage or uniforms, according to the city dataset.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The majority of school board members are unpaid, but some receive a small stipend for their work.
—Carrie Sampson, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition, records show that Smedley received an advance payment of $2,625 in 2018 of his stipend as a city council member that is normally paid quarterly.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
The other category payments include bonus incentives, settlements, vacation or sick leave buybacks, stipends, and reimbursements for expenses like mileage or uniforms, according to the city dataset.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The majority of school board members are unpaid, but some receive a small stipend for their work.
—Carrie Sampson, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stipend
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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipend. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend
-pənd
: a sum of money paid at regular times for services or expenses
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