spending money

noun
UK: /ˈspɛndɪŋ ˌmʌni/
US: /ˈspɛndɪŋ ˌmʌni/

  1. Money that you can use for small things you want.

    1. I need some spending money for the trip.
    2. He earns extra spending money by walking dogs after school every day.

  2. A small amount of money given to a child by their parents, typically on a regular basis, to be spent as they wish.

    1. My parents give me spending money each week.
    2. She saved her spending money to buy a new bicycle, instead of buying candy.

Synonyms

allowance pocket money mad money

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spending money" in English means: Money that you can use for small things you want., A small amount of money given to a child by their parents, typically on a regular basis, to be spent as they wish..

The phonetic transcription of "spending money" is /ˈspɛndɪŋ ˌmʌni/ in British English and /ˈspɛndɪŋ ˌmʌni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spending money": allowance, pocket money, mad money.

Example usage of "spending money": "I need some spending money for the trip.". More examples on the page.