noun

exes

EHK-suhz

Exes (noun) means Former romantic partners; the plural of "ex.". Example: “She stayed friends with most of her exes.”

noun

Former romantic partners; the plural of "ex."

"She stayed friends with most of her exes."

Costs or expenditures; short for "expenses."

"The band submitted their tour exes to the accountant."

How to use exes

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFormer partners, or (informally) expenses.

When to use it

Casual; not used in formal writing.

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What does “exes” mean?

The word “exes” means former romantic partners; the plural of "ex.". In plain terms, former partners, or (informally) expenses.

How do you pronounce “exes”?

“Exes” is pronounced EHK-suhz (/ˈɛksəz/ in IPA).

How do you use “exes” in a sentence?

Here is “exes” used in a sentence: “She stayed friends with most of her exes.”

What part of speech is “exes”?

“Exes” is a noun.

How many meanings does “exes” have?

“Exes” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: former romantic partners; the plural of "ex.".