Alimony – Financial support that a person is ordered to give their spouse during a separation or following a divorce

To remember the definition of the word alimony, use the following mnemonic:

He has a love of money (alimony), but is ordered to give his spouse financial support after their separation.

Examples of alimony in a sentence

He pretended he was bankrupt so he didn't have to pay his ex wife alimony.

She didn't even want alimony from him, she just wanted him to leave her alone for good.

With the alimony from his ex wife, he bought a new motorbike.