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

The bulk of expenses in operating a space station will come not from the facility itself, but safely transporting crew and cargo to the facilities. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Barker’s partner, Adam Roth, launched the GoFundMe to raise money to help cover immediate expenses after his death. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

For clothing to qualify as a business expense, it typically must be specifically required for the job and not suitable for everyday wear, such as uniforms, protective gear, or specialized safety equipment. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

PocketGuard is a budgeting app designed to show users how much money is safe to spend after bills and expenses. — Catherine Collins, USA Today, 10 July 2026