Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: squamulose
Next word: squantum
Definition of: squander
(skwon′dər) v.t.
1. To spend (money, time, etc.) wastefully; lavish profusely; dissipate.
2. Obs. To scatter.
—noun Prodigality; the act of squandering. [Cf. dial. E squander scatter]
—squan′der·er noun
—squan′der·ing·ly adverb Synonyms (verb): dissipate, expend, lavish, scatter, spend, waste. Antonyms: economize, hoard, hold, husband, preserve, reserve, save.
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: