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
Recent Examples on the Web Guests could snag the freebie up to four times by buying something as inexpensive as a fountain drink. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024 Picking up a fresh set for your kid’s teacher is an inexpensive and helpful way to replenish classroom materials and say thank you at the same time. Emily Hochberg, Parents, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for inexpensive 

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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 7 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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