spent
ˈspent 
; spending
; spending
1
: to expend or waste wealth or strength
2
: to become expended or consumed
3
: to have an orgasm
spender
noun
Examples of spend in a Sentence
I spent $30 on his birthday gift.
They spend a lot on clothes and cars.
I want to buy a new car, but I don't have much money to spend.
Her willingness to spend freely made her popular among her friends.
He spends lavishly on vacations.
I spent my summer at the beach.
She spent eight months living in New York City.
Relaxing with friends is a great way to spend a weekend.
Our cat spends most of his time sleeping.
Too much of my time is spent arguing with customers.
Recent Examples on the Web
Edman spent much of the winter seemingly pegged to be the club’s everyday center fielder, with a chance to work into the infield mix occasionally.
—
Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
That tune has now spent 28 frames somewhere on the country ranking, and lands at its all-time peak of No. 13 this time around.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Hold the ball too long in the NFL and retreat backward and Sanders will spend Sundays in a blue tent with a red face.
—Troy Renck, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
He’s spent his entire life alongside Bob in recording studios and concerts.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spend
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
That tune has now spent 28 frames somewhere on the country ranking, and lands at its all-time peak of No. 13 this time around.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Hold the ball too long in the NFL and retreat backward and Sanders will spend Sundays in a blue tent with a red face.
—Troy Renck, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
He’s spent his entire life alongside Bob in recording studios and concerts.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spend
Cite this Entry
“Spend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spend. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share