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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To analyze Paxton’s travel, ProPublica and the Tribune reviewed DPS logs for his security detail and records from the attorney general’s office, including airfare and lodging receipts, per diems and his daily calendars.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
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
The third major, Sony Music, has established a £100,000 fund, managed by The Ivors Academy, to cover per diems.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
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
“Everyone gets salaries, per diems, travel expenses. And then there are additional costs associated with each venue.”
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
