reimbursement

[ ree-im-burs-muhnt ]

noun

1. repayment for an expense or loss incurred:

   Visitors will receive reimbursement for travel and housing expenses.

Other Words From

• non·re·im·burse·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reimbursement¹

reimburse ( def ) + -ment ( def )

Example Sentences

A Los Angeles woman and Burbank man have been charged in a Medicare fraud scheme in which federal prosecutors say the duo received millions in fraudulent reimbursements.

From Los Angeles Times

The convictions stemmed from Trump’s attempt to cover up reimbursements to his ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, who in 2016 paid off an adult film star to remain silent about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump.

From BBC

Lost business revenue would not be eligible for reimbursement.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr David Wrigley, a GP and deputy chair at the British Medical Association, also called for a "rapid announcement of full reimbursement".

From BBC

He said on X that many were "already on a financial tight rope" and called for a "rapid announcement of full reimbursement".

From BBC

Related Words

• payment
• remuneration
• repayment
• restitution