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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The new development marks the latest push for affordable housing in the Harambee neighborhood.
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Consumers are happy with their options and find the plans affordable.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Prefab Customizable Tiny Home At just under $9,000, this Prefab Customizable Tiny Home is a beautiful, affordable way to realize your homeowner dreams without a mortgage.
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Despite the premium view, the Redditor noted the apartment was relatively affordable at the time due to corporate housing benefits.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Consumers are happy with their options and find the plans affordable.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Prefab Customizable Tiny Home At just under $9,000, this Prefab Customizable Tiny Home is a beautiful, affordable way to realize your homeowner dreams without a mortgage.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Despite the premium view, the Redditor noted the apartment was relatively affordable at the time due to corporate housing benefits.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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