spending money
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of spending money
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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“We’re spending money, and so what we’ve done is we are going to be reimbursed for protection.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
In another effort, the retailer’s foundation is also spending money on a three-part TV series to highlight stories of workers pursuing careers in the skilled trades, as well as those of their mentors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Newhouse’s philosophy of spending money to produce quality coverage and a hands-off approach toward his editors led to many successes, including multiple Pulitzers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
China’s public sector is not just talking about humanoid robots; it is spending money to buy them or fund deployments, helping startups get early revenue and proving grounds.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
I have forty dollars left over from my vacation spending money.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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