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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If your company offers a home-office stipend, consider investing in a workstation with a sit-stand option and use a sticky note or timer to rotate positions every 30-60 minutes.
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Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The district also plans to invest $1.7 million at each school on curriculum, staff training and stipends.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The district’s news release described shifting money from its central office budget to retain staff as well as cutting money from stipends, software, training and curriculum tools.
—Abigail Pender, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
There is also a stipend for expenses and exclusive access to the national park.
—Carolina Del Busto, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
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Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The district also plans to invest $1.7 million at each school on curriculum, staff training and stipends.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The district’s news release described shifting money from its central office budget to retain staff as well as cutting money from stipends, software, training and curriculum tools.
—Abigail Pender, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
There is also a stipend for expenses and exclusive access to the national park.
—Carolina Del Busto, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipend. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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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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