Expense
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The cost or charge incurred in doing something, or money spent on particular items or activities. Expenses represent financial outlays required for business operations or personal needs.
“Travel and accommodation were the largest expenses during their month-long holiday abroad.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪkˈspɛns/
Syllables
ex·pense
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Wordle
Contains EX- opening with four vowels (E, E, E); watch for -PENSE ending
Scrabble
Worth 16 points; the X (8 points) and P (3 points) provide excellent scoring
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