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]

affordability

ə-ˌfȯr-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

affordably

ə-ˈfȯr-də-blē 

adverb

an affordably priced car

Synonyms of affordable

• popular
• accessible
• cheap
• discount

Examples of affordable in a Sentence

once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed

they've added some affordable options

Recent Examples on the Web

The Peacock Terrace is ideal for families or small groups, while the waterfront, loft-style Corporate Studio Rooms offer a more affordable option. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

This is another great Amazon find for under $35—the most affordable out of the bunch. —Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 May 2026

An online calculator available to the public transparently conveys the exchange of tax abatements for affordable units. —Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

The plan focuses on 400,000 affordable housing units, enhancing tenant protections and investing in public housing. —Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 26 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable