affordable

adjective

ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl How to pronounce affordable (audio)
Definition of affordablenext
1
as in popular
being within the financial means of most people once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed

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2
as in cheap
costing little they've added some affordable options

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Recent Examples of affordable Sort out your fall wardrobe now and invest in great jeans, simple layering pieces, and affordable accessories at up to 50% off. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 This wide adoption is evident as it's become available at stores like IKEA, which offer affordable plug-in solar systems on their European websites, starting at about $570 as of August 2026. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 Pet insurance is designed to reduce some of that financial exposure, but having a pet insurance policy in place doesn't necessarily mean every veterinary procedure suddenly becomes affordable. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affordable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affordable
  1. popular
  2. cheap
  3. accessible
  4. inexpensive
  5. discount
  6. reasonable
Adjective
  • Lavender Lavender is a popular garden perennial for its pleasantly calming fragrance and profuse purple blooms.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, the outfit has remained massively successful in its home country of Canada and very popular in America – though its most recent full-length, Get Rollin’, marked its first to fail to enter the top 10 on the Billboard 200 in decades.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of popular
Adjective
  • Taylor Farms says 40% of salad kits sold at grocery stores come from the company, giving it a massive role in supplying a convenient and cheap vegetable option for many shoppers.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Successful validation Sodium is cheap, abundant, and chemically similar to lithium.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • The flash flood took place at Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch on the bottom of the inner canyon in the park, a remote section only accessible by hiking, mule or rafting the Colorado River.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Simmons said the goal for every election should be to make voting convenient and accessible.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • As a result, downside protection is inexpensive, according to Citadel's Rubner.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its architecture could contribute to future efforts involving inexpensive rockets produced in much larger quantities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • Why do ultra-discount carriers like Spirit and Frontier often struggle in this country, whereas in Europe airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, and EasyJet seem to be able to make the same no-frills business model work—with huge benefits for travellers?
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
  • Consumers in the Midwest submitted the most votes for Kroger in the conventional non-discount supermarket category.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Definition of discount
Adjective
  • Taxpayers may qualify for relief due to a good compliance history, reasonable cause, or a statutory exception.
    — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • He’s also pushed to make sure The Gilded Age returned with new seasons as soon as was reasonable (those fancy parties and elaborate sets take time) and is looking to return Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on an annual basis.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable

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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affordable. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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