per diem
adverb
by the day; for each day.
per diems
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pluralof per diem.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She remembers: “I had a walkie-talkie, I would hand per diems out to people, I would run the envelopes around, and bring my dad a towel after the show, stuff like that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Lawyers for Mr Lehrmann also told the court he had not received "per diems" from Seven for the expenses Mr Auerbach alleged, and that he had not provided the programme with documents.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2024
In Sweden, asylum seekers are given their own apartments, per diems and work permits, with the requirement that they regularly check in with the nearby immigration authorities until their case is resolved.
From New York Times ● Sep. 11, 2021
They’re also in the midst of a public debate as to whether to decline their $221 per diems.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2021
“Everyone gets salaries, per diems, travel expenses. And then there are additional costs associated with each venue.”
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
