Definition of Stimulus

anything that triggers a change

Examples of Stimulus in a sentence

Because the acid causes the mixture to burn, it is the stimulus in the experiment.  🔊

The financial stimulus is designed to make it possible for low-income students to attend college.  🔊

When I was a little kid, I loved it when the doctor used the little mallet as a stimulus to make my knee jerk.  🔊

The small business stimulus package will allow many small companies to stay in operation during the economic crisis.  🔊

Because April is completely deaf, an auditory stimulus does not affect her.  🔊

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