trust fund

noun

Synonyms of trust fundnext
: property (such as money or securities) settled or held in trust

Examples of trust fund in a Sentence

She paid for college out of a trust fund set up for her by her grandfather.
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At least this structure can route some outside money to children with no 529, no trust fund and no family balance sheet. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The highway trust fund problem That funding challenge sits at the center of the federal transportation debate. — Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 28 June 2026 Detroit's affordable housing trust fund is receiving a funding increase, but city officials say residents should not expect an immediate wave of new construction. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Thus, simply repaying the trust fund and deporting the immigrants would restore Social Security to permanent solvency. — Jessica Riedl, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trust fund

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trust fund was in 1738

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“Trust fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20fund. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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