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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA repayment covering money someone already spent.
Common pairings
request reimbursement
reimbursement form
seek reimbursement
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Word forms
- Plural
- reimbursements
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She submitted a _____ request for her hotel bill.
Rhymes for reimbursement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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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.
