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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Spanish retailer Mango offers an inexpensive set of two headbands or grab the lush cashmere scarf from White + Warren. Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Get the full forecast here. 7 inexpensive DIY renovations When done correctly, simple modifications can significantly boost your property's value. Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 Other states with inexpensive cigarettes include Georgia at $6.39 and North Dakota at $6.55, according to Newsweek's data, from the World Population Review. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 This relatively inexpensive player comes with kid-safe, volume-controlling headphones, and also has a speaker. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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