Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

weekly-allowance

Noun
/ˈwiːkli əˈlaʊəns/
Definition
A sum of money given to someone on a weekly basis, usually for personal spending or as a means of budgeting.
Examples
  • My parents give me a weekly allowance for my chores.
  • She saves part of her weekly allowance to buy books.
  • With his weekly allowance, he can go out for dinner every Friday.
Meaning
Weekly allowance generally refers to a set amount of money given regularly to help individuals manage their finances over a week, often used by parents to their children or employers to employees for specific purposes.
Synonyms
  • pocket money
  • stipend
  • weekly funds
  • allowance