stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend 
-pənd
: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
Examples of stipend in a Sentence
He receives a small stipend for his work as a research fellow.
the stipend you'll receive as an intern will just barely cover your housing costs
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
One hundred high school students for six weeks learn about their local government for school credit and a $500 stipend.
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In a May 2013 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, former American Idol stylist Soyon An revealed that contestants are given a $400 wardrobe stipend per episode — anything over that came out of their own pockets.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
One hundred high school students for six weeks learn about their local government for school credit and a $500 stipend.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Elevating Team Members Is Critical for Brothers Through education stipends, tools, training programs, and more, the company ensures that members have opportunities to develop their individual skills and advance in their careers.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
In a May 2013 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, former American Idol stylist Soyon An revealed that contestants are given a $400 wardrobe stipend per episode — anything over that came out of their own pockets.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for stipend
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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipend. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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stipend
noun
sti·pend
ˈstī-ˌpend
-pənd
: a sum of money paid at regular times for services or expenses
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