stipend

noun

sti·​pend ˈstī-ˌpend How to pronounce stipend (audio)
-pənd
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: 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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Reimbursements and stipends for wellness programs such as gym memberships, wearables, personal training and nutrition services may also be available. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026 The Walker Youngbird Foundation will provide $10,000 for the inaugural year, $2,500 of which will go to the artist as a stipend. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The program is structured so that the student teacher’s credential program and participating school district work together to submit an application for the stipend on their behalf. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The participants meet monthly in person, but also do webinars and have office hours and receive a stipend. — Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 12 Oct. 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

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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