spender

¹

[ spen-der ]

noun

1. a person who spends, especially one who habitually spends excessively or lavishly; spendthrift.

Spender

²

[ spen-der ]

noun

1. Stephen, 1909–96, English poet and critic.

spender

¹

/ ˈspɛndə /

noun

1. a person who spends money in a manner specified

   a big spender

Spender

²

/ ˈspɛndə /

noun

1. SpenderSir Stephen19091995MEnglishWRITING: poetWRITING: critic Sir Stephen. 1909–95, English poet and critic, who played an important part in the left-wing literary movement of the 1930s. His works include Journals 1939–83 (1985) and Collected Poems (1985)

Word History and Origins

Origin of spender¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; spend, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Nearly $150 million poured into California’s six most competitive districts from outside spenders, including more than $105 million from groups linked to the national Republican and Democratic parties.

From Los Angeles Times

Here’s a look at how a few big spenders are trying to influence who L.A. voters send to Sacramento:

From Los Angeles Times

The New York Yankees were his model, the perennial big spenders.

From Los Angeles Times

As interest groups have flooded northern Orange County with advertising about a hotly competitive congressional race, a new industry has emerged as a major spender: cryptocurrency.

From Los Angeles Times

Germany and the UK are the two largest defence spenders in Europe and the biggest European military donors to Ukraine.

From BBC