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

But if the 6ft 5in Suaalii is as good as some think, even that outlay will be a shrewd investment.

From BBC

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

From BBC

United are refusing to comment on the cost of sacking Ten Hag, but such an outlay, along with the £200m that was spent on more new signings in the summer, will now come under intense scrutiny.

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

Related Words

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