outlay

[out-ley, out-ley]

noun

1. an expending or spending, as of money.

2. an amount expended; expenditure.

verb (used with object)

outlaid, outlaying 

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

One significant outlay has continued to be a drag on USTAF’s finances.

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He said committing to such outlay shortly before announcing major cuts was not "rational".

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Over just eight months, department officials have opened a $500 million tap for charter schools, a huge outlay for an option that often draws children from traditional public schools.

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Despite a summer transfer outlay in excess of £200m, they have already lost three times in the league this season and been knocked out of the EFL Cup by League Two Grimsby.

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Howe stopped short of being dragged into a war of words with Rummenigge, but defended the club's outlay.

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