Allowance Definition
allowance
noun
- an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period); "travel allowance"; "my weekly allowance of two eggs"; "a child's allowance should not be too generous"
- a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
- an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; "an allowance for profit"
- a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
- a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets
- the act of allowing; "He objected to the allowance of smoking in the dining room"
verb
- put on a fixed allowance, as of food
"Allowance" in song lyrics
See how allowance is used in real songs:
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"Shake 'em like a bully then take they allowance"
Bishop Lamont — Let's Go -
"Had me running to the store, spending my allowance"
Cilvaringz — Forever Michael (Wacko Tablo) -
"I'm givin' money to the kids and call it hood allowance"
Fed-X — Dopegame
Words that rhyme with allowance
Usage tips for "allowance"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "allowance" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for allowance to find words that pair well.