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spenders

|spend-ers|

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/ˈspɛndərz/

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/ˈspɛndəz/

(spender)

people who use money

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'spenders' is the plural of 'spender', which comes from the verb 'spend', originating from Old English 'spendan', which was borrowed from Latin 'expendere', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'pendere' meant 'to weigh'.

Historical Evolution

'spend' changed from the Old English word 'spendan', which came from Latin 'expendere', and eventually became the modern English word 'spend'. 'Spender' was formed by adding the agent suffix '-er', and 'spenders' is its plural form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'spend' meant 'to pay out or weigh out money', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to use or pay out money'. 'Spender' refers to a person who spends, and 'spenders' to multiple such people.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'spender'; people who spend money, especially freely or habitually.

Big spenders often enjoy shopping for luxury goods.

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Last updated: 2025/07/27 18:06