Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expense
noun
/ɪkˈspɛns/
Definition
Expense refers to the cost incurred in the course of an activity or some specific outlay of money.
Examples
- Travel expenses can add up quickly.
- We need to track all our monthly expenses to save money.
- The company reported a significant increase in operational expenses this quarter.
Meaning
In a general sense, expense means any expenditure that reduces the amount of money available, particularly in personal finance or business contexts.
Synonyms
- cost
- expenditure
- outlay
- spending
- charge
