Costs Definition

costs
noun
  1. pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

"Costs" in song lyrics

See how costs is used in real songs:

  • "Allowances don't cover the price that rising fame costs"
    Anubis5 — Bombing Air Supply
  • "And sent myself on a journey at the flat rate my name costs"
    Anubis5 — Cranberry Gingerale
  • "Beef get expensive, your life is what it costs"
    Bishop Lamont f/ Bokey — I Just Want the Money

Usage tips for "costs"

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