Main Entry: ¹cost

Pronunciation: \ˈkȯst\

Function: noun

Date: 13th century

1 a : the amount or equivalent paid or charged for something : price b : the outlay or expenditure (as of effort or sacrifice) made to achieve an object
2 : loss or penalty incurred especially in gaining something
3 plural : expenses incurred in litigation; especially : those given by the law or the court to the prevailing party against the losing party

— cost·less \-ləs\ adjective

— cost·less·ly adverb

— at all costs : regardless of the cost or consequences <was determined to win at all costs>

— at cost : for the price of production <buys clothes at cost directly from the manufacturer>