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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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 The ten-course menu will be priced at $250 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Today, though, even the most exclusive of these maritime cliques embrace their surrounding communities, whether through wildly popular race weeks, youth sailing programs, or taking the helm on sustainability issues. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 By extension, or parallel to the previous truth, no act of production ever occurs exclusive of consumption. John Tamny, Forbes, 4 Sep. 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 26 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

exclusive of

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