trust fund

noun

Synonyms of trust fundnext
: property (such as money or securities) settled or held in trust

Examples of trust fund in a Sentence

She paid for college out of a trust fund set up for her by her grandfather.
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Without any changes to the program to raise additional revenue, benefits would have be slashed immediately to match the money that’s coming in, after the trust fund becomes insolvent. Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026 In February 2023, FedEx reached a settlement with the family and created a trust fund for her daughter, per The Repository. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 Earmarking tax revenue from Social Security to its trust fund is one fix proposed to prevent the 2033 shortfall. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026 Washington should not overlook a program that strengthens families, safeguards a vital trust fund and restores the dignity of work. French Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trust fund

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trust fund was in 1738

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“Trust fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20fund. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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