Definition of Food stamp

1. Noun. A government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food.

Generic synonyms: Legal Tender, Stamp, Tender

Definition of Food stamp

1. Noun. A stamp or similar paper document (e.g. coupon) issued to be exchanged in shops or storage facilities for food, or (by extension) for other essential provisions, notably in a rationing system or as a non-financial form of welfare benefit ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Food Stamp

food miles
food packaging
food parasitology
food pipe
food plant
food poisoning
food preferences
food preservative
food preservatives
food processor
food processors
food product
food pyramid
food services
food shop
food stamp (current term)
food stamps
food stylists
food supplement
food supplements
food technology
food turner
food vacuole
food waste
food waste disposer
food web
foodaholic
foodaholics
foodbank

Literary usage of Food stamp

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Federal Nutrition Programs: Hearing Before the Committee on Agriculture (1998)
"Over 7-million food stamp recipients live in households with earned income. Given limited funding, States are likely to limit food assistance benefits to ..."

2. The Economic and Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years, 1999-2008 edited by Sherry Snyder (1998)
"Caseloads in the food stamp and Family Support programs have continued to ... The food stamp program can serve as a case study in forecasting caseloads. ..."

3. Maintaining Budgetary Discipline: Spending and Revenue Options edited by Sherry Snyder (1999)
"The act limited food stamp eligibility to a maximum of three months in any 36-month ... It would also provide additional savings in the food stamp program ..."

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