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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

allowance

/əˈlaʊnsəns/ noun · British & US
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What does allowance mean?

noun

A fixed amount of money paid regularly to someone, especially a child, for personal expenses. Permission or the right to do something.

Example

"The weekly allowance for the children was increased to £10."

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