Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Expense.
How to pronounce expense:
US
Expense - as a noun
Amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disbursaldisbursementHypernyms (Closely Related)
costHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A detriment or sacrifice
Example: "At the expense of"
Money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer
Example: "He kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expenditureoutgooutlayspendingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Expense - as a verb
Reduce the estimated value of something
Example: "For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer"
Example Sentences
"I need to keep track of my monthly expenses."
"She decided to go on a vacation despite the expense."
"Renting a car can be quite an expense."
"His lavish lifestyle led to huge expenses."
"The company is cutting down on expenses to increase profits."
Word Game Points
Is EXPENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expense is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXPENSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is EXPENSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expense is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXPENSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is EXPENSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expense is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPENSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
