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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Among the employees who are most concerned are teachers who receive stipends through the state’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program, Poole said.
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Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Nov. 2025
Rutgers, for example, was given a $50,000 stipend, according to a copy of its participation agreement.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Maui and Battle4Atlantis reportedly provide a stipend to schools but do not pay for flights, hotels and food.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Nov. 2025
Thankfully, our church is one of many across the country that gave their members monetary stipends to assist with basics like transportation costs while they were furloughed.
—Essence, 20 Nov. 2025
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Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Nov. 2025
Rutgers, for example, was given a $50,000 stipend, according to a copy of its participation agreement.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Maui and Battle4Atlantis reportedly provide a stipend to schools but do not pay for flights, hotels and food.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Nov. 2025
Thankfully, our church is one of many across the country that gave their members monetary stipends to assist with basics like transportation costs while they were furloughed.
—Essence, 20 Nov. 2025
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 3 Dec. 2025.
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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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