outlay

[ noun out-ley; verb out-ley ]

noun

1. an expending or spending, as of money.
2. an amount expended; expenditure.

verb (used with object)

, out·laid [out-, leyd], out·lay·ing.

1. to expend, as money.

outlay

noun

1. an expenditure of money, effort, etc

verb

1. tr to spend (money)

Word History and Origins

Origin of outlay¹

First recorded in 1545–55; out- + lay ¹

Example Sentences

The company wants to be reimbursed for that outlay, too.

From BBC

They can take into account financial outlay, risks and environmental impacts.

From Salon

Ambriz aims to raise additional public funds, but after having secured such a major outlay from the state, she may need to find private and philanthropic donors.

From Los Angeles Times

The transfer window for league clubs in England and Scotland has closed, with a total summer outlay by Premier League teams of more than £1.96bn.

From BBC

Ambitious Lyon have spent £115m on nine players - their biggest outlay for the past three summer windows.

From BBC

Related Words

• disbursement
• expenditure
• expense
• investment
• price tag
• spending