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noun

ˈprīs How to pronounce price (audio)
Definition of pricenext
1
as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had

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2
as in expense
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal I finished the project, but the price was losing a night's sleep

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3
as in reward
something offered or given in return for a service performed there was a price on the criminal's head

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price

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verb

as in to prize

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Recent Examples of price
Noun
That figure marked a roughly 29% increase over the past month, catapulting crude prices to their highest level since May 26. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 July 2026 Then again, fewer competitors means less consumer choice, which usually, ultimately, leads to a worse experience or higher prices. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026
Verb
Companies are forced to price an asset whose ultimate operational value remains unpredictable. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 The company is looking to squeeze more money out of its users and price its media server business higher. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for price
Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
  1. cost
  2. expense
  3. reward
  4. prize
  5. fee
  6. bounty
  7. ascertain
  8. rate
Noun
  • His campaign has proposed property tax freeze for seniors, no-cost diagnostic mammograms and less regulation on businesses.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • High tariffs have also driven up the cost of some goods, though not by as much as many feared.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of cost
Noun
  • Headline figures such as tasks completed, queries handled or hours saved can look impressive while concealing errors, rework, poor customer outcomes and escalating operating expenses.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • But there are ways to convert part of your nest egg into a predictable income stream that, when coupled with Social Security, can cover your essential expenses in retirement.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of expense
Noun
  • The project is now available on Kickstarter with limited launch rewards for both the titanium and G10 versions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Fox News Digital has also reached out to Crump's office and the National Action Network for additional information regarding Wednesday's announcement and the reward.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of reward
Verb
  • In today’s cultural economy, where archival fashion pieces, horology, and unique collections blur with investment strategy, the ability to maintain image and ownership while accessing capital quietly is increasingly prized for some.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • They are also prized for producing the world’s most expensive natural fiber—an exceptionally soft, lightweight wool that can only be harvested once every three years.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • If the lawsuit had played out in court, the losing party would be responsible for the other party’s attorneys’ fees, along with any other fees or damages awarded by a circuit court judge.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Tickets for the 12-show production are available on the Broadway Sacramento website, starting at $50 plus fees.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of fee
Noun
  • This resulted in a bounty payout of $100,000, the largest bounty paid out to a researcher.
    — Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • This complex food web transforms a bounty of compounds to fuel the cow’s metabolism.
    — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026
Definition of bounty
Verb
  • The more complex a transaction, the more resources required to ascertain its validity.
    — Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Whereas these institutions all fall within the executive branch, the Smithsonian’s status is harder to ascertain.
    — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of ascertain
Noun
  • Occupancy rates for game nights however fell by about 4% from the previous year to 73%.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Over the past decade, yaks’ body size and weight have gone down, as well as their fertility – with just a 20% success rate in natural reproduction and fertilization, said Fang, the lead scientist, in a news release by Zhejiang University last year.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
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