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per diem
[per dee-uhm, dahy-uhm]
adverb
by the day; for each day.
adjective
paid by the day.
noun
a daily allowance, usually for living expenses while traveling in connection with one's work or being employed at a distance from one's home.
a per diem for lawmakers while the legislature is in session.
per diem
/ ˈdiːɛm, ˈpɜː ˈdaɪɛm /
adverb
every day or by the day
noun
an allowance for daily expenses, usually those incurred while working
( as modifier )
a per-diem allowance
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of per diem1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of per diem1
Example Sentences
Ava, meanwhile, is determined to treat her writers well by cultivating a supportive environment, including subsidizing the network’s measly $9 per diem out of her own paycheck.
The rates shattered the standard $201 per diem for government employees and were often nearly double the room rate for other guests, the House committee says.
To their surprise, and despite offering little more in compensation than a per diem stipend, he accepted the role.
A parliamentary commission which Among heads had earlier raised daily per diem rates for the speaker from $990 to $4,000.
The per diem lawmakers receive has come under scrutiny, particularly during years with drawn-out special sessions.
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When To Use
A per diem is a daily allowance of money given to employees to cover expenses, typically while traveling or working away from home. A per diem is intended to cover things like meals and travel expenses.The phrase per diem comes from Latin, in which it means “by the day.” It can be used in a general way in English to mean exactly that, as in You’ll be paid per diem. It can also be used as an adjective meaning paid per day, as in This is a per diem position. In this way, it’s typically used in the context of workers who work on an “as needed” basis—they get called in to work when they are needed, and they get paid for each day, as opposed to earning a fixed salary.Example: When sales reps go on their first big trip, they’re often tempted to blow their entire per diem on a fancy dinner.
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