: of, relating to, or being the lowest priced merchandise in a manufacturer's line
broadly : inexpensive

Examples of low-end in a Sentence

a low-end stereo system that's good enough for casual listening
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Some of the low-end merchandise arrives in small packages from online retailers; other goods are smuggled in to avoid import duties. Andy Browne, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025 However, choosing a poor-quality liner risks requiring double replacements and leaving you with a low-end look. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025 Hurricane Melissa surpassed 1988’s low-end Category 4 Hurricane Gilbert as the strongest such storm to hit the island. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025 The office warned that winds could gust to 65 knots (74 mph), equivalent to a low-end Category 1 hurricane. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for low-end

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low-end was in 1899

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“Low-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-end. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.

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