: paid for with your own money rather than with money from another source (such as the company you work for or an insurance company)
out-of-pocket medical expenses
You can be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses when you are on a business trip.
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“Out-of-pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/out-of-pocket. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.
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