exclusive of

preposition

: not taking into account
there were four of us exclusive of the guide

Examples of exclusive of in a Sentence

all food and beverages are included in the price, exclusive of any alcoholic drinks ordered from the bar
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Each participant paid $2,500, exclusive of airfare, but the slots were sold out quickly. Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 For this, counsel is requesting $1 million in damages, exclusive of interest and costs. Moná Thomas, People.com, 16 June 2025 Members get access to purchasing individual exclusive monthly dinner event tickets at $75 each, exclusive of tax and tip. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 July 2025 From $190 per person, per night exclusive of activities. Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusive of

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclusive of was in 1722

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“Exclusive of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusive%20of. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

exclusive of

preposition
: not taking into account
for five days exclusive of today
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