inexpensive

adjective

in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌi-nik-ˈspen(t)-siv How to pronounce inexpensive (audio)
: reasonable in price : cheap
inexpensively adverb
inexpensiveness noun

Examples of inexpensive in a Sentence

inexpensive but pretty jewelry that can be worn every day
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Easy, inexpensive changes that prevent chronic low back pain can make a big difference, Haddadj said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 13 June 2025 Based on your expenditure per dollar of sales or profit, INTC stock appears inexpensive when contrasted with the broader market. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Even after accounting for this outperformance, Brazilian equities appear relatively inexpensive, trading at just 8.5 times forward earnings compared to 23.5 times forward earnings for the S & P 500. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 June 2025 Snow Peak While not inexpensive by any definition, the Land Nest Shelter's US$749.95 base price is a fraction of some of Snow Peak's other large multi-room tents. New Atlas, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for inexpensive

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inexpensive was circa 1846

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“Inexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexpensive. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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inexpensive

adjective
in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌin-ik-ˈspen(t)-siv How to pronounce inexpensive (audio)
: not high in price : cheap
inexpensively adverb
inexpensiveness noun

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