noun
outlay
Outlay (noun) means the act of spending or laying something out; the amount so spent.
noun
1
The act of spending or laying something out; the amount so spent.
2
The act of spending money.
"Without too much outlay, you could buy a second-hand car."
"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."
— Phil McNulty, Chelsea Champions League exit: Where do 'disjointed, broken' Blues go from here? (2023)
3
A distant place where someone lives or stays.
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What is the meaning of outlay?
"outlay" (noun) means the act of spending or laying something out; the amount so spent.
What is another word for outlay?
Other words for "outlay" include outgo, expenditure, spending, disbursal, disbursement.
What is the opposite of outlay?
The opposite of "outlay" is income.
What are the different meanings of outlay?
"outlay" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of spending or laying something out; the amount so spent; 2. The act of spending money; 3. A distant place where someone lives or stays.
