inexpensive

adjective

in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌi-nik-ˈspen(t)-siv How to pronounce inexpensive (audio)
: reasonable in price : cheap
inexpensively adverb
inexpensiveness noun

Examples of inexpensive in a Sentence

inexpensive but pretty jewelry that can be worn every day
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The industry took off when families wanted convenient, satisfying, and inexpensive meals. Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Mamma Mia, 3124 E. Belknap St., was founded in 2006 by the Kaba family, pioneers of simple, inexpensive neighborhood pizza-and-pasta cafes across North Texas. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025 Outside of retaining defensive tackle Leonard Williams and tight end Noah Fant, Seattle’s free-agent haul was made up of inexpensive swings that didn’t pan out. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 Samaras liked to use inexpensive objects like yarn and clothespins in his sculptural works. Andrew Moore, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inexpensive

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inexpensive was circa 1846

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“Inexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexpensive. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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inexpensive

adjective
in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌin-ik-ˈspen(t)-siv How to pronounce inexpensive (audio)
: not high in price : cheap
inexpensively adverb
inexpensiveness noun

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