Meaning & Definition of Squander in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To spend or use something wastefully or extravagantly.

  Example Sentence: He squandered his inheritance on lavish parties and expensive cars.

• Definition: To allow an opportunity to pass without taking advantage of it.

  Example Sentence: Don't squander the chance to study abroad.

• Definition: To waste time or resources carelessly.

  Example Sentence: She squandered hours watching TV instead of studying.

• Definition: To lose something valuable through neglect or mismanagement.

  Example Sentence: They squandered their talent by not dedicating time to practice.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old French ' squanderer', from 'esquander', meaning to scatter or disperse.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• squander one's time: to waste time on unimportant activities
• squander resources: to use resources inefficiently or wastefully
• squander money: to spend money recklessly or unnecessarily

Translations

• Spanish: desperdiciar

• French: gaspiller

• German: verschwenden

• Russian: растрачивать

Related Words

• waste: to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or without restraint

• dissipation: the act of wasting or squandering, especially energy or resources

• extravagance: lack of restraint in spending money or using resources

Slang Meanings of squander

• Meaning: blow one's cash

  Example Sentence: He blew his cash on the latest smartphone.

• Meaning: throw money down the drain

  Example Sentence: Buying a new car when you can't afford it is just throwing money down the drain.