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Definition of reimbursable

reimbursable

/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsəbəl/
re · im · burs · a · ble
Plural:reimbursables
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reimbursable Lexical Profile

reimbursable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of or eligible for being repaid or compensated for money already spent, especially regarding business, travel, or medical expenses.

Example

"Please save all your hotel and meal receipts, as those travel costs are fully reimbursable."

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• noun

1

An out-of-pocket expense or cost incurred on behalf of a client or employer that is eligible to be repaid (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The consulting firm bills a flat fee for design work plus any approved reimbursables such as printing and mileage."

• Rhymes for reimbursable

• Nearby Words

reimage
reimagine
reimagining
reimbursable
reimburse
reimbursement
reimport

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'reimburse' plus the suffix '-able'; 'reimburse' derives from Early Modern French 'rembourser', literally meaning 'to put back into a purse', ultimately from Late Latin 'bursa' (leather bag or purse).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reimbursable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reimbursable
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