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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Critics of the large and expensive rocket—a single launch costs in excess of $2 billion, exclusive of any payloads or the cost of ground systems—say NASA should cut its losses. Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025 Advancing to Formula 3 adds another $1 million, while a stint in Formula 2 can exceed $3 million—exclusive of contingencies. Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Airbnb, however, this week still listed in initial search results its prices exclusive of mandatory cleaning fees, although those fees are listed before final booking. Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024 Seatings at 12 pm, 2:30 pm, 5 p.m, and 7:30 pm $180 USD per guest, exclusive of tax and gratuity Reservations can be made here. Kim Westerman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 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 22 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

exclusive of

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