lunch money

noun

An allowance of money given by parents to their children for food purchases and other items.

Meanings

nounlunch money (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn allowance of money given by parents to their children for food purchases and other items.
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APA

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lunch money,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lunch%20money.

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