affordable

adjective

af·​ford·​able ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl How to pronounce affordable (audio)
: 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]
affordability noun
affordably adverb
an affordably priced car

Examples of affordable in a Sentence

once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed they've added some affordable options
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The brand makes our favorite down comforter, the best budget bamboo sheets, and the best affordable linen sheets. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 22 May 2025 For amenities, vibrancy, and affordable property, Thessaloniki—Greece’s second city—is worth your attention. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Its affordable Forester model is one of a handful of lower-cost vehicles set to be most affected by tariffs, according to Cox Automotive executive analyst Erin Keating. Nora Eckert, USA Today, 21 May 2025 In the Charlotte area, the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s Health Care Access program helps low-income children, seniors, people living with disabilities, immigrants and their families with accessing affordable care, including mental health services. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for affordable

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of affordable was in 1647

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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordable. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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