1. money given by a government or organization to help reduce the cost of producing goods or providing services

Examples

• The government provides subsidies to farmers to keep food prices affordable.
• Many airlines receive subsidies from their national governments.
• The solar energy industry has grown rapidly thanks to federal subsidies.
• Without housing subsidies, many low-income families couldn’t afford rent.
• The company applied for a subsidy to help cover research and development costs.
• Agricultural subsidies help stabilize crop prices during difficult seasons.