pricey

adjective

pric·​ey ˈprī-sē How to pronounce pricey (audio)
variants or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest

Examples of pricey in a Sentence

The car is a little pricey. a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Now, only empty shelves are reportedly seen where the pricey relics were once proudly displayed. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025 Their attire was made complete with what appeared to be matching Cartier rings in the style of his pricey 18k white gold Panthère de Cartier band. Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 Although a bit pricey, the hints of cinnamon, ginger, caramel, vanilla, and oak are unlike any other bourbon. Emily Price, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Listen to this article The armed duo wanted for shooting a Queens merchant and stealing his pricey Rolex have been nabbed, police said Thursday. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pricey

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pricey was in 1932

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

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