spending money

American  

noun

1. money for small personal expenses.

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spending money British  

noun

1. an allowance for small personal expenses; pocket money

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Etymology

Origin of spending money

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

According to Professor Graeme Close, a leading sports nutrition researcher at Liverpool John Moores University, most people are spending money they don't need to.

From BBC

China is gaining political leverage in the region by spending money on infrastructure projects and extracting critical minerals, energy and other natural resources.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hanne had not been amused by the frugality that characterized our 18 months in New York, a city then and now where some spending money makes a big difference in the quality of life.

From Barron's

There has also been unease from some councils about spending money on elections for councillor positions that will shortly be abolished as part of the overhaul.

From BBC

Some argue that spending money on friendship services can save money over the long term, because the health consequences of long-term loneliness can be severe.

From BBC