outlay — an amount of money spent on something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an amount of money spent on something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtleɪ/
Example Sentences
- The company's marketing outlay increased by 200% after hiring a celebrity endorser.
- My mom's outlay on my gaming setup was so huge that she now demands I become a professional gamer.
- The government's outlay on education reform shows its commitment to future generations.
outlay
NOUN[/ˈaʊtleɪ/]
an amount of money spent on something
The startup's initial outlay for equipment nearly emptied their savings account.
Don't delay your outlay today!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originated in the 14th century as a combination of Old English 'out' (outward, away) and 'lay' (to place, put down), literally meaning 'to put out' or 'to expend.' It developed specifically to refer to money spent or disbursed, particularly in commercial and financial contexts.
Breakdown
out- (outward, away) + lay (to place, put down). The compound describes the action of putting money outward or away from oneself, hence expending or disbursing funds.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company's marketing outlay increased by 200% after hiring a celebrity endorser.”
“My mom's outlay on my gaming setup was so huge that she now demands I become a professional gamer.”
“The government's outlay on education reform shows its commitment to future generations.”
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