stipend

noun

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

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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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Players who appear in preseason games should receive additional game compensation beyond their training-camp weekly stipend. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Where possible, governments should provide stipends, child care, translation, disability access, and digital and in-person routes. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Project Homecoming, a $915 million initiative, offers free flights and stipends of up to $2,600 to immigrants who leave through the CBP Home app. — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 Inside the company, leaders launched an emergency response plan for workers whose lives had been upended, including immediate financial stipends, emergency housing assistance and around-the-clock support resources. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 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

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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