low-end

adjective

ˈlō-ˌend How to pronounce low-end (audio)
Synonyms of low-endnext
: of, relating to, or being the lowest priced merchandise in a manufacturer's line
broadly : inexpensive

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a low-end stereo system that's good enough for casual listening
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First and foremost, there is grave concern that the low-budget model around vertical media will encourage the use of low-end generative AI to create weak content. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 The album moves between sparse, drumless passages and enormous, low-end-heavy productions, between gospel, hip-hop, trap and atmospheric minimalism. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Those products will launch around the same time as a low-end iPhone 18e, new Macs and iPads, Bloomberg News has reported. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 What sets it apart is its use of a Shimano Cues Di2, one of the component maker’s low-end electronic shifting systems. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-end

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of low-end was in 1899

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“Low-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-end. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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