shell out

verb

shelled out; shelling out; shells out
: pay

Examples of shell out in a Sentence

we shelled out an obscene amount of money for those concert tickets
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Originally built in 2017 on nearly six acres, the home was scooped up by Hankey during the 2021 South Florida real estate surge for $29.5 million—nearly $8 million more than what the previous owner shelled out just six months prior. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025 The final winner of this event in 2022 shelled out more than $19 million. Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 May 2025 The country shelled out $230 billion in interest payments in 2011 and will be paying $952 billion in interest over 2025. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 New parents also shell out for medical costs, diapers, clothing and feeding supplies. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shell out

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shell out was in 1801

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“Shell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shell%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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