stipend

noun

sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend How to pronounce stipend (audio)
-pənd
: a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses

Examples of stipend in a Sentence

He receives a small stipend for his work as a research fellow. the stipend you'll receive as an intern will just barely cover your housing costs
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The team contracts will also include salaries, travel stipends and health care, giving the X Games more of an NFL/NBA/MLB/NHL feel and less of the one-shot or two-shots-a-year approach more akin to boxing and combat sports. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025 In 2008, the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill further extended benefits, offering full tuition coverage, housing allowances, and book stipends for veterans who served after September 11, 2001. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 Similarly, when recruiting providers for underserved areas, offering financial incentives such as loan forgiveness or stipends for relocation can make these roles more appealing. Jesse Corn, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 In 2023, the district approved a $65 million compensation package that included stipends for special educators. Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stipend 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of stipendy, from Latin stipendium, from stip-, stips gift + pendere to weigh, pay

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stipend was in the 15th century

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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipend. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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stipend

noun
sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend How to pronounce stipend (audio)
-pənd
: a sum of money paid at regular times for services or expenses

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