pricey

adjective

pric·​ey ˈprī-sē How to pronounce pricey (audio)
variants or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest

Examples of pricey in a Sentence

The car is a little pricey. a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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One renter in a one-bedroom in a pricey new Carroll Street building stuffed the vestibule outside her apartment with a shelving system to contain dozens of shoes and a foam roller, while lining the stairwell leading to the roof with a tower of plastic bins and suitcases, a folding chair, and bags. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2025 However, the even thinner HP Omen Transcend 16 does put the Slim in a bit of an awkward in-between spot in HP’s lineup, but similarly equipped Transcend 16 models can be pricey. Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025 Thomas Wooden Storage Boxes Proper storage and organization don’t require a pricey bookshelf, though. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 Toward the end of the episode, Belloni wondered aloud why the parties have yet to settle, given the pricey nature of the proceedings to come. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pricey

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pricey was in 1932

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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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