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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By clearly showing customers how their deposits fund beneficial projects like affordable housing and renewable energy, banks demonstrate that money can create positive change. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 According to Adams, 500,000 new jobs have been created and affordable housing has been expanded by turning unused buildings into homes. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 June 2025 The Hartford’s gift follows a $500,000 donation last year by the insurance giant Travelers Cos. also aimed at making housing more affordable to students who meet financial parameters. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025 Despite its generation-defying allure and lengthy legacy, the sneaker continues to stay true to its affordable price of $65. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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