stipend

noun
UK: /ˈstaɪ.pend/
US: /ˈstaɪ.pend/

  1. A fixed, regular payment, typically small, provided to help with living or incidental expenses.

    1. She gets a small stipend to cover her expenses.
    2. The graduate student received a monthly stipend while conducting his research.

  2. A periodic allowance granted to students, trainees, or clergy, often not considered a formal salary.

    1. His church provides a stipend for his living expenses.
    2. The internship offered a modest stipend, but it was invaluable experience.

Synonyms

grant bursary scholarship payment allowance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stipend" in English means: A fixed, regular payment, typically small, provided to help with living or incidental expenses., A periodic allowance granted to students, trainees, or clergy, often not considered a formal salary..

The phonetic transcription of "stipend" is /ˈstaɪ.pend/ in British English and /ˈstaɪ.pend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stipend": grant, bursary, scholarship, payment, allowance.

Example usage of "stipend": "She gets a small stipend to cover her expenses.". More examples on the page.