Spender: meaning, definitions and examples
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spender
[ ˈspɛndər ]
financial
A person who spends money in a lavish or extravagant way, often on luxury goods or experiences.
Synonyms
big spender, extravagant spender, lavish spender
Examples of usage
- She is known as a big spender when it comes to designer clothes.
- The company hired a professional event planner who is a known spender when it comes to creating luxurious experiences.
- Despite being a big spender, he always manages to stay within his budget.
general
A device or mechanism that dispenses something.
Synonyms
appliance, dispenser, distributor
Examples of usage
- The vending machine is a common example of a spender for snacks and drinks.
- The automatic soap dispenser is a convenient spender in public restrooms.
general
To distribute or disburse money or resources.
Synonyms
allocate, disburse, distribute
Examples of usage
- The charity organization decided to spend the donations to help those in need.
- It is important to spend your time wisely on activities that bring you joy.
Translations
Translations of the word "spender" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gastador
🇮🇳 खर्च करने वाला
🇩🇪 Geldverschwender
🇮🇩 pemboros
🇺🇦 марнотрат
🇵🇱 rozrzutnik
🇯🇵 浪費家 (ろうひか)
🇫🇷 dépensier
🇪🇸 derrochador
🇹🇷 müsrif
🇰🇷 낭비가
🇸🇦 مسرف
🇨🇿 marnotratník
🇸🇰 márnotratník
🇨🇳 浪费者 (làngfèizhě)
🇸🇮 razsipnež
🇮🇸 eyðslusamur
🇰🇿 шығыншы
🇬🇪 მფლანგველი
🇦🇿 israfçı
🇲🇽 derrochador
Word origin
The word 'spender' originated from the Old English word 'spendan', which means 'to expend money, pay out'. Over time, the word evolved to 'spender' in Middle English, retaining its core meaning of someone who spends money extravagantly. The concept of spending has been integral to human societies throughout history, reflecting economic priorities and societal values.
See also: misspend, spend, spending, spendthrift, spent, underspend, underspending, unspent.