n.
Pronunciation: ' ko ̇ st
Function: noun
Date: 13th century
1 a : the amount or equivalent paid or charged for something : PRICE b : the outlay or expenditure (as of effort or sacrifice) made to achieve an object
2 : loss or penalty incurred especially in gaining something
3 plural : expenses incurred in litigation especially : those given by the law or the court to the prevailing party against the losing party
– cost · less \ -l ə s \ adjective
– cost · less · ly adverb
– at all costs : regardless of the cost or consequences <was determined to win at all costs >
– at cost : for the price of production <buys clothes at cost directly from the manufacturer>