spending money

noun

1. money for small personal expenses.

spending money

noun

1. an allowance for small personal expenses; pocket money

Word History and Origins

Origin of spending money¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

He plans to revive the practice of “impounding” funds — blocking agencies from spending money that Congress has appropriated for programs he doesn’t like.

From Los Angeles Times

Therese Roberts, a retired marketing worker from Coventry, said she bought £500 worth of vouchers for her children last Christmas, before also spending money on a £250 voucher for a friend.

From BBC

Among the actions he asks for is a closer review of how utilities are spending money to stop transmission lines from sparking wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think there are real questions with how he is spending money in this race — how the dark money is flowing, not just into Pennsylvania but apparently now into the pockets of Pennsylvanians,” Shapiro said.

From Salon

“There are real questions about how he is spending money in this race, when the dark money is flowing,” Shapiro said.

From Salon