spending money
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of spending money
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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She received £3,000 which will be used as spending money for the honeymoon which she had already paid for.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 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
Parents told us they are spending money to help their adult children with child care, rent, down payments for homes and vacations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
And, true to history, Local 99 has endorsed Rivas, but without spending money on her behalf.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
I paid cash, but I needed spending money, so I got a work-study job at the school.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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