Spending

/ˈspɛndɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of using funds, typically for goods or services.

The government's spending on education has increased this year.

the total amount of money expended in a given period.

Her spending has gone up significantly since she started her new job.

money disbursed for expenses.

He needs to keep track of his monthly spending to stay within budget.

verb

the present participle of spend, meaning to give money in exchange for goods or services.

She is spending her savings to travel around the world.

to allocate time or resources to an activity.

They are spending too much time on social media.

From the verb 'spend', derived from Old English 'spendan', meaning 'to expend'.

spending spree

A short period when someone spends a lot of money.

cutback on spending

To reduce the amount of money spent.

government spending

Money spent by the government in various sectors.

expense

The cost incurred in doing something.

budget

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period.

savings

Money that has been saved, especially through a bank or official scheme.

Burning a hole in your pocket

I just got my paycheck and it's burning a hole in my pocket; I need to go shopping.

Splurge

After a long week, I decided to splurge on a nice dinner.