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
Examples of subsidy in a Sentence
The city is increasing subsidies for public transit.
government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure
Recent Examples on the Web
The number of uninsured people could spike further if Trump and his congressional allies don't renew additional federal subsidies for low- and moderate-income Americans who buy health coverage on state insurance marketplaces.
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Noam Levey, NPR, 25 July 2025
More top news stories: Cuts outlined in President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget mean some groups stand to lose federal funds that support medical services like testing and HIV treatment, as well as nonmedical patient supports such as housing and food subsidies.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Its message may have resonated with production execs, who’ve said that California’s subsidies to Hollywood just need to get close enough to other regions’ to shoot in the state.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Officials acknowledge that may not be sufficient to house all RV dwellers, but note that the city also has hotel vouchers and other housing subsidies.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
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Noam Levey, NPR, 25 July 2025
More top news stories: Cuts outlined in President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget mean some groups stand to lose federal funds that support medical services like testing and HIV treatment, as well as nonmedical patient supports such as housing and food subsidies.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Its message may have resonated with production execs, who’ve said that California’s subsidies to Hollywood just need to get close enough to other regions’ to shoot in the state.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Officials acknowledge that may not be sufficient to house all RV dwellers, but note that the city also has hotel vouchers and other housing subsidies.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
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“Subsidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsidy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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subsidy
noun
sub·si·dy
ˈsəb-səd-ē
-zəd-
plural subsidies
: a grant or gift especially of money
especially
: a grant by a government to a private person or company or to another government to assist an undertaking thought helpful to the public
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