Question

Am I using this word right?

Answer 1

. It was dubbed the Silk Road by Ferdinand von Richthofen, a German geographer, since silk became the highlight of trading expenditures along the route.

Answer 2

expenditures...is that the proper use of the word? don't often use it...

Answer 3

Yes, that's correct.
Basically "spending money" along the route.

Answer 4

Okay thanks, didn't want to look like an idiot trying to put on my big girl wordy pants. :snicker:

Answer 5

LOL.