Synonyms of expense

expense

noun

ik-ˈspen(t)s 

as in cost

a payment made in the course of achieving a result

they spared no expense in building the house of their dreams

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cost
• expenditure
• outlay
• price
• disbursement
• charge
• rate
• overhead
• outgo
• outflow
• tariff
• toll
• spending money
• pocket money
• tab

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expense

Fuel expenses are squeezing daily household budgets and tightening cash flow toward the end of the month, with reports indicating a growing number of French employees are requesting payroll advances to manage month end expenses. — CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

The shooting has brought medical expenses and uncertainty to her family, according to the fundraising campaign. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Proper due diligence means examining construction costs, operating expenses, funding gaps, financial sustainability and realistic projections. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Those organizations can provide scholarships for qualified educational expenses. — Raymond C. Pierce, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026