inexpensive

adjective

in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌi-nik-ˈspen(t)-siv How to pronounce inexpensive (audio)
Synonyms of inexpensivenext
: 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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There are also relatively inexpensive things certain homeowners can do, like install moisture sensors that can help to more quickly identify leaks, Bach said. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 June 2026 The list also includes some relatively inexpensive repair jobs, including four pedestrian bridges in Presidio Park that could each be repaired for about $10,000 or less. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026 The sensing hardware is inexpensive; the real cost is in the headset and the computing power for real-time rendering. Omar Kardoudi june 01, New Atlas, 1 June 2026 That’s an enticing bargain at any time, although long lines sometimes dissuade customers, especially when gas is inexpensive. David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 May 2026 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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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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