pocket money

noun

: money for small personal expenses

Examples of pocket money in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But middle-class parents could also afford to pay a few bucks to the kid down the block, who—as companies were marketing products, more and more, to youths—now had a reason to want pocket money. Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2024 The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 The maker of a protein bar, however, is hoping that the lure of some pocket money might keep those resolutions on track. Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2024 Drake was born into an affluent family flanked by servants and with generous pocket money. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for pocket money 

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Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pocket money was in 1625

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“Pocket money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pocket%20money. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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pocket money

noun
: money for small personal expenses

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