Examples of “allowance” in a Sentence

noun A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.

• He spends his weekly allowance on comics and sweets.
• She gives her kids a small weekly allowance.
• Employees receive a travel allowance for business trips.

noun An amount permitted or accepted as reasonable, especially as a deduction or adjustment.

• The airline gives each passenger a baggage allowance of one small suitcase.
• Tax law lets you claim an allowance on certain work expenses.
• You should make an allowance for delays when planning the schedule.