spending money

noun

Synonyms of spending moneynext

Examples of spending money in a Sentence

She earned spending money at an after-school job.
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This kind of strategic approach, from the initial brief through to product selection, fulfilment and review, helps businesses get the best results by spending money thoughtfully. Douglas Gregory, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 New York — American shoppers are brushing off higher gas prices and finally spending money at Target again. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026 Here’s what buyers should know before spending money on ceramic cookware. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026 The result is a lot of households spending money on units that sound impressive in the listing but struggle to actually handle wildfire smoke once they’re plugged in. Ryan Brennan may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spending money

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spending money was in the 15th century

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“Spending money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spending%20money. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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spending money

noun
: money for small personal expenses

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