fund
fund · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A sum of money saved or collected for a particular purpose.
- 2.
(plural) Financial resources; available money.
- 3.
An organization that manages investments.
- 4.
A large stock or supply of something.
- 5.
To provide money for a particular purpose.
Forms
plural: funds
Phrases & expressions
- •mutual fund — An investment vehicle pooling money from multiple investors.
- •hedge fund — An investment fund using complex strategies.
- •slush fund — A reserve of money for corrupt purposes.
- •fund-raiser — An event or person raising money for a cause.
- •funded by — Financially supported by.
Related words
Etymology
From Latin fundus ("bottom, foundation, piece of land"), later extended to mean "estate, resources."