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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Additionally, the Keepseagle trust fund was created after full litigation in court, and the settlement's distribution of excess funds to nonprofit organizations was approved by the court. Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 For years, revenue from payroll taxes has been insufficient to fund current benefits, and the trust fund covered the gap. Jason Ma, Fortune, 28 June 2026 The highway trust fund problem That funding challenge sits at the center of the federal transportation debate. Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 28 June 2026 Social Security is running out of money in its main trust fund. Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trust fund

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Jul. 2026.

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