1
a
: the amount of money given or set as consideration for the sale of a specified thing
b
: the quantity of one thing that is exchanged or demanded in barter or sale for another
2
: the cost at which something is obtained
… the price of freedom is restraint …—
J. Irwin Miller
J. Irwin Miller3
: the terms for the sake of which something is done or undertaken: such as
a
: an amount sufficient to bribe one
believed every man had his price
b
: a reward for the apprehension or death of a person
an outlaw with a price on his head
priced; pricing
1
: to set a price on
2
: to find out the price of
3
: to drive by raising prices excessively
priced themselves out of the market
pricer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of price in a Sentence
Noun
You paid a high price for the car.
We bought the house at a good price.
The price of milk rose.
What is the difference in price between the two cars?
I know he said he wouldn't do it, but I think it's just a matter of finding his price.
Verb
They priced the house too high.
Workers quickly priced the new merchandise.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The other four items further dropped in price when the timer ran out.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
The vehicle, which was launched in April, is priced at about RMB 250,000 (about $34,500).
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Analysts at investment firm Stifel raised their outlook for Tesla stock while also expressing skepticism about Tesla’s bread-and-butter electric vehicle business, upping its price target for the company by 43%.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The other four items further dropped in price when the timer ran out.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
With powerhouse ingredients such as shea butter, glycerin, and squalene, this coveted product priced at $20 a tub is an instant add to cart.
TPH by Taraji, the skin and hair care brand founded by Taraji P. Henson, offers a wealth of products across multiple target areas.
—Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
The vehicle, which was launched in April, is priced at about RMB 250,000 (about $34,500).
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/price. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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price
1 of 2 noun1
: the quantity of one thing and especially money that is exchanged or demanded in exchange for another
2
: reward entry 2 sense 1
a price on an outlaw's head
3
: the cost at which something is gotten or done
victory at any price
price
2 of 2 verb
priced; pricing
1
: to set a price on
2
: to ask the price of
pricer
noun
Etymology
Noun
Middle English pris "prize, price," from early French pris (same meaning), from Latin pretium "price, money" — related to appreciate, praise, precious, prize entry 1
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