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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