affordable
adjective
af·ford·able
ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl 
: able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
products sold at affordable prices
an affordable purchase
affordable housing [=housing that is not too expensive for people of limited means]
Examples of affordable in a Sentence
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
they've added some affordable options
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Her hope is to find an understanding landlord who will give the school an affordable lease in a nearby building that can be converted into an accessible and sensory-friendly space for students.
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Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
China remains a leading producer of auto parts, including chips, batteries, and essential materials, many of which are more affordable due to its large-scale production, lower costs, and weak currency.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Newsom announced in July the release of $101 million to rebuild affordable multifamily rental housing in the regions impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Alan Wells, 73, counts himself among the Americans who’ve looked abroad for a simpler, more affordable retirement.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
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Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
China remains a leading producer of auto parts, including chips, batteries, and essential materials, many of which are more affordable due to its large-scale production, lower costs, and weak currency.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Newsom announced in July the release of $101 million to rebuild affordable multifamily rental housing in the regions impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Alan Wells, 73, counts himself among the Americans who’ve looked abroad for a simpler, more affordable retirement.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for affordable
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordable. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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