alimony

noun
UK: /ˈælɪməni/
US: /ˈælɪmoʊni/

  1. Money that a court orders someone to pay regularly to their former husband or wife after a divorce.

    1. She pays alimony to her ex-husband. [ ] [ ]
    2. The judge ruled that he must pay alimony for five years after the divorce, considering their long marriage. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "alimony" is /ˈælɪməni/ in British English and /ˈælɪmoʊni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alimony": maintenance.

Example usage of "alimony": "She pays alimony to her ex-husband.". More examples on the page.