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Definitions

spending money

NOUN
money available for spending
Synonyms
WEAK
mad money petty cash pin money pocket money small change

Example Sentences

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Those people are spending money they likely would have spent in the city anyway, a principle economists call substitution.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Chief among the locals' complaints is that the tourists are not spending money in the area -- they simply show up, snap their selfies and leave.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

I can afford to spend more than I do — in fact, I could buy just about anything I want — but I have great difficulty actually spending money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

We want to use our limited spending money and free time in ways that feel more rewarding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I wondered how much spending money I’d have to bring.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen