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spender

 

[ ˈspɛndər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,899 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.