affordable
adjective
af·ford·able
ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl 
: 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]
Examples of affordable in a Sentence
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
they've added some affordable options
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Both models are affordable for the segment and are appealing to drivers in their own ways.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
There were already huge barriers to affordable capital, for instance with credit agencies overstating the risk profiles of African countries, which has raised the cost of borrowing and contributed to debt distress.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Many affordable mattresses—including our top Nectar pick—are also available on Amazon at a lower price point.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
To spruce up your starter home's exterior appearance, stick to making small, affordable changes.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
There were already huge barriers to affordable capital, for instance with credit agencies overstating the risk profiles of African countries, which has raised the cost of borrowing and contributed to debt distress.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Many affordable mattresses—including our top Nectar pick—are also available on Amazon at a lower price point.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
To spruce up your starter home's exterior appearance, stick to making small, affordable changes.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for affordable
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordable. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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