noun Uncommon

reimbursement

ree-ihm-BURS-muhnt

Reimbursement (noun) means Money paid back to someone to cover an expense they already paid. Example: “She submitted a reimbursement request for her hotel bill.”

noun

Money paid back to someone to cover an expense they already paid.

"She submitted a reimbursement request for her hotel bill."

"The reimbursement took three weeks to arrive."

How to use reimbursement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA repayment covering money someone already spent.

Common pairings

request reimbursement reimbursement form seek reimbursement

Word forms

reimbursements plural

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Rhymes for reimbursement

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reimbursement” mean?

The word “reimbursement” means money paid back to someone to cover an expense they already paid. In plain terms, a repayment covering money someone already spent.

How do you pronounce “reimbursement”?

“Reimbursement” is pronounced ree-ihm-BURS-muhnt (/ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “reimbursement” in a sentence?

Here is “reimbursement” used in a sentence: “She submitted a reimbursement request for her hotel bill.”

What part of speech is “reimbursement”?

“Reimbursement” is a noun.

Is “reimbursement” a common word?

“Reimbursement” is an uncommon word in modern English.