-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
food stamp
noun
: a government-issued coupon that is sold at little cost or given to low-income persons and is redeemable for food
Examples of food stamp in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Fremonts ranks low on lists of cities with families who live in poverty and receive food stamps.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
Their families were home on food stamps, using SNAP benefits.
—CBS News, 26 May 2024
On the campaign trail, Ms. Shanahan has depicted herself as a hardworking former entrepreneur and lawyer, a success story who once needed food stamps and a unifier who can heal a divided America.
—Kirsten Grind, New York Times, 22 May 2024
In Texas, where American Airlines is headquartered, that pay would qualify a single-parent and child household for food stamps.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for food stamp
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'food stamp.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1939, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near food stamp
Cite this Entry
“Food stamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20stamp. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
food stamp
noun
: a coupon issued by the government that is given to poor people to be exchanged for food
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share