Synonyms of budget

budget 1 of 3

noun

ˈbə-jət 

1

as in fund

a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose

we've spent a little more than our budget this year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fund
• deposit
• savings
• pool
• account
• nest egg
• kitty
• collection
• assets
• reserve
• chest
• savings account
• pocketbook
• bankroll
• cushion
• treasure
• hoard
• petty cash
• coffer(s)
• spending money
• pin money
• cache
• pocket money

2

as in supply

the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time

the tour group had a whole budget of complaints

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supply
• inventory
• repertoire
• pool
• fund
• stock
• reservoir
• resource
• force
• source
• reserve
• replacement
• purse
• renewal
• cache
• hoard
• stockpile
• spring
• pot
• mine
• well
• fountain
• nest egg
• kitty
• refill
• wellspring

budget

2 of 3

adjective

as in reasonable

costing little

a budget phone plan for people on fixed incomes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reasonable
• cheap
• affordable
• inexpensive
• low
• low-end
• popular
• chintzy
• cheapie
• bargain-basement
• cut-price
• dirt cheap
• cut-rate
• cheapo
• discount
• dime-store
• reduced
• moderate
• discounted
• wholesale
• lowered
• el cheapo
• worthless
• cheapish
• fire-sale
• valueless
• ultracheap
• supercheap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expensive
• costly
• high
• pricey
• premium
• valuable
• precious
• deluxe
• dear
• inflated
• spendy
• extravagant
• prohibitive
• increased
• exorbitant
• unreasonable
• high-ticket
• steep
• stiff
• priceless
• invaluable
• overpriced
• luxurious
• prohibitory
• superexpensive
• ultraexpensive

budget

3 of 3

verb

as in to plan

to work out the details of (something) in advance

the vacationers carefully budgeted how they would spend their limited time in Italy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plan
• design
• prepare
• organize
• project
• plot
• arrange
• calculate
• blueprint
• chart
• shape
• outline
• devise
• scheme (out)
• map (out)
• draft
• choreograph
• frame
• lay out
• strategize (about)
• concert
• figure
• contemplate
• intend
• sketch
• aim
• have on
• conspire
• contrive
• get up
• mean
• intrigue
• machinate
• put up
• meditate
• premeditate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of budget

Noun

For many San Diegans, the proposal to close dozens of public restrooms due to budget cuts may sound like a minor inconvenience — an unfortunate but manageable reduction in public services during difficult fiscal times. —Francesca Torriani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026

The board oversees an over $8 billion budget, which includes the Sheriff’s Office, jail, social services, health department and District Attorney’s Office. —Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

Adjective

There is a lack of theatrical content, particularly films that are in the mid-budget range — $15 million to $90 million. —Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026

Following the speech, House Speaker Todd Huston told reporters that this could be accomplished without opening the budget this year, as lawmakers are wont not to do in a non-budget year. —Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026

Verb

Lee, who took office a year ago, campaigned hard for the new parcel tax, unveiling a spending plan last month that promises to budget nearly two dozen new police officer positions and replace outdated fire engines with newer models. —Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 3 June 2026

There's also money budgeted for a new juvenile detention center in Broward County, and a community center in Pembroke Park. —Joan Murray, CBS News, 29 May 2026