Outlay
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaʊtleɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Outlay is a noun meaning A laying out or expending; that which is laid out or expended.
Meaning
A laying out or expending; that which is laid out or expended.
More Meanings
- The spending of money, or an expenditure.
- (transitive) To lay or spread out; expose; display.
- (transitive) To spend, or distribute money.
- (archaic) A remote haunt or habitation.
Example Sentences
Their boggy breasts out-lay, and Skipton down doth crawl
Without too much outlay, you could buy a second-hand car.
I know her and her haunts, Her lays, leaps, and outlays, and will discover all.
Getting the right manager has just been made more difficult by not having Champions League to offer. There will also be a huge churn of players after the lavish, unrewarding outlay this season.
Word Forms
- outlays
- outlaying
- outlaid
Synonyms for outlay
Depending on context, synonyms include expenditure, outgo, disbursement, disbursal, spending.
Antonyms for outlay
Common opposites include income.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include expenditure, spending, disbursal, disbursement, outgo, expense.
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