- plural of allowance.
allowances
Example Sentences
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A spokeswoman says fliers with status still get priority boarding, bag allowances and other perks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Throughout their 20s, both men lived off allowances and inheritances from their families.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Phillips admitted three offences including failing to lawfully and decently bury his mother and continue to claim her pension and benefits including housing benefits and winter fuel allowances.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
This could mean free allowances being phased out more slowly and extended beyond 2034, provided companies commit to long term decarbonisation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
They had trust funds, allowances, dividend checks, doting grandmas, well-connected uncles, loving families.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
