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Definition of pittance

pittance

/ˈpɪt.əns/
pit · tance
Plural:pittances
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pittance Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.

Example

"The interns worked long hours for a mere pittance, hoping to gain valuable industry experience."

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• Rhymes for pittance

• Nearby Words

pitohui
pitomba
pitta
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pittosporum

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'pitance', meaning a pious donation or allowance of food to a monk, ultimately derived from Latin 'pietas' (piety, pity).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pittance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pittance
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