excise
Intermediate/ˈek.saɪz/
- noun
- a tax made by a government on some types of goods produced and used within their own country
excise in a sentence
- “Refer to page 80 for the excise tax.”
- “The excise (duty) on beer was increased under the last government.”
- “There will be no change to vehicle excise duty in this year's budget.”
- “The government is raising the excise tax on cigarettes and alcohol.”
What does “excise” mean?
excise (noun) means a tax made by a government on some types of goods produced and used within their own country. It is pronounced /ˈek.saɪz/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "excise" mean?
- excise (noun) means: a tax made by a government on some types of goods produced and used within their own country
- How do you pronounce "excise"?
- "excise" is pronounced /ˈek.saɪz/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "excise" in a sentence?
- Here is "excise" used in a sentence: Refer to page 80 for the excise tax.
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