1. a plan for spending money over a particular period
2. the amount of money available for spending

1. to plan how to spend money
2. to allow or set aside a particular amount of money or time for something

1. low in cost; inexpensive

Examples

• The family created a monthly budget to track their expenses.
• The school’s budget for supplies was reduced this year.
• She needs to budget her money more carefully.
• We should budget two hours for the meeting.
• They stayed at a budget hotel to save money.
• The budget airline offers cheap flights.
• He budgets $200 per month for groceries.
• The city approved the annual budget yesterday.