familyspending
nounUK /ˈfæmɪli ˈspɛndɪŋ/
US /ˈfæməli ˈspɛndɪŋ/
The money a family uses to buy things it needs and wants.
Our family spending went up this month because we bought a new fridge.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The total amount of money spent by all families in a country or area.
Economists track family spending to see how strong the economy is.
3. A plan or record of how a family shares out its money.
She keeps a notebook of family spending so nothing gets forgotten.
4. Money spent on activities and treats for the family rather than on bills.
We cut back on family spending like trips to the cinema to save for a holiday.