1. a sum of money given regularly to someone, especially a child, for personal expenses
2. an amount of something that is permitted or allocated
3. a reduction in price or cost; a discount

Examples

• She receives a weekly allowance of twenty dollars from her parents.
• The baggage allowance for this flight is two suitcases per passenger.
• The store offered a trade-in allowance for old electronics.
• You need to make allowance for traffic when planning your trip.
• Children get an allowance for doing household chores.
• The weight allowance for carry-on luggage is strictly enforced.
• We should make allowance for his lack of experience in this job.