expense

B1
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈspɛns/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds.

Example Sentences
  • Buying the car was a big expense, but will be worth it in the long run.
2 Definition

The elimination or consumption of something, sometimes with the notion of loss or damage to the thing eliminated.

Example Sentences
  • Jones reached the final at the expense of Smith, who couldn't beat him.
3 Definition

Loss.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To charge a cost against an expense account; to bill something to the company for which one works.

Example Sentences
  • It should be acceptable to expense a business lunch with a client.