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]
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
People with chronic health conditions and specific coverage needs might also find bundled coverage under a Medicare Advantage plan to be more affordable than taking a piecemeal approach with Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) and Medigap plans.
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Robby Brumberg, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
The $50 million loan program is part of $525 million affordable and workforce housing package approved last year by the Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2024
Proposition 5 would lower the vote threshold needed to pass local bond measures for affordable housing, transportation, parks and other infrastructure.
—Gabrielle Lamarr Lemee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
Xavier Square, located at 3141 Alter Road, was created to provide affordable housing for low-income Detroiters living with disabilities.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 27 Sep. 2024
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Robby Brumberg, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
The $50 million loan program is part of $525 million affordable and workforce housing package approved last year by the Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2024
Proposition 5 would lower the vote threshold needed to pass local bond measures for affordable housing, transportation, parks and other infrastructure.
—Gabrielle Lamarr Lemee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
Xavier Square, located at 3141 Alter Road, was created to provide affordable housing for low-income Detroiters living with disabilities.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordable. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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