periodic expenses

/ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪk ˈɛkspɛnz/ · per.i.od.ic ex.pens.es

noun

Expenses that recur at regular intervals, such as monthly or annually. The budget for periodic expenses, including rent and utilities, was carefully planned to ensure timely payments.

noun

A category of expenses that are not fixed or one-time, but rather repeat over time. The financial advisor helped the client categorize and manage their periodic expenses, including subscription services and insurance premiums.

Synonyms

recurring expenses regular expenses ongoing expenses repeating expenses scheduled expenses routine expenses fixed expenses continuing expenses

Antonyms

one-time expenses irregular expenses unpredictable expenses

Did you know? The concept of periodic expenses is essential in personal finance and accounting, helping individuals and businesses manage their money effectively and make informed decisions about their financial resources.

Related terms

budget accounting finance revenue costs expenses recurring income

Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Jul 28, 2026