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food stamp
noun
: a government-issued coupon that is sold at little cost or given to low-income persons and is redeemable for food
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1939, in the meaning defined above
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“Food stamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20stamp. Accessed 21 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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