noun
spender
SPEHN-duh
noun
1
A person who spends money, especially in a described way (e.g., freely or carefully).
"He's always been a big spender when it comes to holidays."
How to Use Spender
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who spends money, often used with a describing word like "big" or "careful."
Common pairings
big spender
free spender
careful spender
Word Forms
spenders plural
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Etymology
From "spend" plus the agent suffix "-er."