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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What Ruffner saw in June was the power of small and relatively inexpensive changes to standard building practices that can significantly protect homes from wildfires. Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025 As a good example, Coursera is a highly popular platform for undertaking free and inexpensive online courses and certifications, including Google’s career certificates. Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 As the new Leon Draisaitl contract ($14 million starting next season) will be joined by new deals for Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard, the importance of young, effective and inexpensive talent becomes even more pronounced. Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 State and former federal officials, several of whom spoke to Bloomberg on the condition of anonymity, described pitfalls with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s new approach, which gives more opportunities for satellite terminals that are initially inexpensive, but can cost more over time. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 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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