pricey

adjective

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

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Examples of pricey in a Sentence

The car is a little pricey. a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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So the tourist visiting from England went to Erewhon, famous for its pricey smoothie once named for Hailey Bieber, a model and celebrity wife. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Thanksgiving travel is pricey enough without spending extra just to hit a rewards threshold. — Dan Avery,lily Wolfson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Rex needed a wheelchair, but traditional models can be pricey. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Insurers are reimbursing less for services, and costs keep rising, including pricey repairs for the aging building. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pricey

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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