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Expense (Noun)

Amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures).

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

The company's travel expense for the year was significantly higher than expected due to the increased number of business trips.
She kept all her receipts for business-related meals as they were a legitimate expense that could be claimed on her tax return.
The new employee was reimbursed for his relocation expense, which included the cost of moving his family across the country.
The company's accountant carefully reviewed all the expense reports submitted by employees to ensure they were accurate and legitimate.
The business owner was able to deduct the expense of renting a booth at the trade show as a marketing expense on her tax return.

A detriment or sacrifice; "at the expense of".

Nouns denoting natural events.

The city's growth came at the expense of its historic neighborhoods, which were largely demolished to make way for new development.
The decision to reduce staffing levels was made at the expense of customer service, with many callers forced to wait lengthy periods for assistance.
His pursuit of wealth came at the expense of his family life, leaving his relationships strained and distant.
The country's rapid industrialization came at the expense of environmental protection, with widespread pollution and deforestation resulting.
Her fame came at the expense of her personal freedom, with constant media scrutiny making it impossible for her to lead a normal life.

Money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer; "he kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting".

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.