allowance — a sum of money paid regularly to a person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sum of money paid regularly to a person
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlaʊəns/
Example Sentences
- Tom spent his entire monthly allowance on Pokemon cards in one day.
- The weight allowance for carry-on luggage is strictly enforced.
- She negotiated a car allowance with her new employer.
allowance
NOUN[/əˈlaʊəns/]
a sum of money paid regularly to a person
Every Sunday, Dad hands his kids their weekly allowance with a proud smile.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'allouaunce', which comes from the Old French verb 'allouer' (to allow, approve). Originally denoted approval or authorization, later evolving to mean a permitted quantity or sum of money granted regularly.
Breakdown
allow (from Old French allouer, meaning to permit or approve) + -ance (nominal suffix forming nouns denoting action, state, or result).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Tom spent his entire monthly allowance on Pokemon cards in one day.”
“The weight allowance for carry-on luggage is strictly enforced.”
“She negotiated a car allowance with her new employer.”
“My allowance disappeared faster than ice cream on a hot day.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.