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

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The new Congress will also be considering spending reductions, particularly to food stamps and healthcare programs — goals long sought by conservatives as part of the annual appropriations process. Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024 Visit a county public assistance office such as a SNAP/food stamps location. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Oct. 2024 Help boost those food stamps for people like me on disability (benefits). Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024 Some had helped residents get benefits like day-care vouchers and food stamps. Laura C. Morel, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for food stamp 

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of food stamp was in 1939

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“Food stamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20stamp. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

food stamp

noun
: a coupon issued by the government that is given to poor people to be exchanged for food
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