subsidy
noun
sub·si·dy ˈsəb-sə-dē 
-zə-
plural subsidies
: a grant or gift of money: such as
a
: a sum of money formerly granted by the British Parliament to the crown and raised by special taxation
b
: money granted by one state to another
c
: a grant by a government to a private person or company to assist an enterprise deemed advantageous to the public
Synonyms
- allocation
- allotment
- annuity
- appropriation
- entitlement
- grant
- subvention
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Example Sentences
The city is increasing subsidies for public transit. government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure
Recent Examples on the Web If interest rate and subsidy are the same, newest loans get relief. 
Nerdwallet, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 If interest rate and subsidy are the same, newest loans get relief. Nerd Wallet, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 New British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Thursday rolled out an energy-price subsidy plan that could cost £150 billion. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 To connect, residents would have to subscribe to a service provider at their own expense — however, the federal government offers a subsidy to lower the cost of some plans. Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 The Polish Film Fund allows 20 percent of its subsidy support to be spent outside of Poland, funding that can be spent on Ukrainian filmmakers. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Receiving a child care subsidy doesn’t always solve a child care issue though. Bryony Hearn, Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 One way employers can help is to offer on-site childcare, or a subsidy to help cover costs. Kathryn Vasel, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 Ideally, the program will help entrepreneurs build a customer base in Gloucester and stick around for the long term, even when the subsidy disappears, said Mayor Greg Verga. Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More
Nerdwallet, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 If interest rate and subsidy are the same, newest loans get relief. Nerd Wallet, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 New British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Thursday rolled out an energy-price subsidy plan that could cost £150 billion. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 To connect, residents would have to subscribe to a service provider at their own expense — however, the federal government offers a subsidy to lower the cost of some plans. Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 The Polish Film Fund allows 20 percent of its subsidy support to be spent outside of Poland, funding that can be spent on Ukrainian filmmakers. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Receiving a child care subsidy doesn’t always solve a child care issue though. Bryony Hearn, Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 One way employers can help is to offer on-site childcare, or a subsidy to help cover costs. Kathryn Vasel, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 Ideally, the program will help entrepreneurs build a customer base in Gloucester and stick around for the long term, even when the subsidy disappears, said Mayor Greg Verga. Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English subsidie, from Anglo-French, from Latin subsidium reserve troops, support, assistance, from sub- near + sedēre to sit — more at sub-, sit
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing subsidy
subsidy
noun
as in grant
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- grant
- allotment
- subvention
- appropriation
- assistance
- allocation
- allowance
- annuity
- entitlement
- endowment
- fund
- aid
- benefit
- stipend
- grant-in-aid
- block grant
- set-aside
- trust fund
- state aid
- foreign aid
- relief
- bequest
- legacy
- advance
- trust