Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pittance

Noun

/ˈpɪt.əns/

Definition

A small or meager amount of money, especially as a wage or salary.

Examples

She received a pittance for her hard work at the company, hardly enough to cover her expenses.
The charity provided food and shelter, but only a pittance to support the staff.
Despite her long hours, he only earned a pittance that left him struggling to make ends meet.

Meaning

Pittance refers to an inadequate or insufficient sum of money, usually denoting a payment that is far too low for the work done or the needs of a person.