trust fund

noun

Synonyms of trust fundnext
: property (such as money or securities) settled or held in trust

Examples of trust fund in a Sentence

She paid for college out of a trust fund set up for her by her grandfather.
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While a permanent solution for shoring up the benefits program has not been passed into law, lawmakers on the Hill have called for new measures to replenish the trust funds. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 At the same time, Social Security's trust fund is projected to become insolvent in six years. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 The Social Security trust funds have been operating at a deficit since 2021, requiring trustees to draw on reserves to meet its obligations. — David McMillin,dan Avery, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 But even some Republicans have expressed openness to tax hikes to keep Social Security’s trust fund solvent. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trust fund

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trust fund was in 1738

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