spending money
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of spending money
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Brakenhoff spent much of his life afraid of spending money, but he has been trying to take a more relaxed approach in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
While spending money on video games is not uncommon, EVE Online stands out because players' assets can be permanently destroyed; their real-world cash outlay gone in seconds.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
And, true to history, Local 99 has endorsed Rivas, but without spending money on her behalf.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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
We got permission to ride into town, along with some spending money from Nan.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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