affordable

adjective

af·​ford·​able ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl 

: able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high

products sold at affordable prices

an affordable purchase

affordable housing [=housing that is not too expensive for people of limited means]

affordability

ə-ˌfȯr-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

affordably

ə-ˈfȯr-də-blē 

adverb

an affordably priced car

Synonyms

• accessible
• popular

Examples of affordable in a Sentence

once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed

they've added some affordable options

Recent Examples on the Web

Draper recently opened a second warehouse, wants a third and hopes to expand into Reno, Nevada, and a few other states that have struggled with affordable housing. —Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2025

Last year Seminole County opted out of another of the law's incentives to increase affordable housing — tax breaks to developers. —Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025

The housing projects purchased will be converted to affordable housing and worker dormitories. —John Liu, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025

Modern solutions offer enterprise-level capabilities at more affordable prices. —Srinagesh Vitthanala, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable