1
a
: the amount of money given or set as consideration for the sale of a specified thing
b
: the quantity of one thing that is exchanged or demanded in barter or sale for another
2
: the cost at which something is obtained
… the price of freedom is restraint …—
J. Irwin Miller
J. Irwin Miller3
: the terms for the sake of which something is done or undertaken: such as
a
: an amount sufficient to bribe one
believed every man had his price
b
: a reward for the apprehension or death of a person
an outlaw with a price on his head
priced; pricing
1
: to set a price on
2
: to find out the price of
3
: to drive by raising prices excessively
priced themselves out of the market
pricer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of price in a Sentence
Noun
You paid a high price for the car.
We bought the house at a good price.
The price of milk rose.
What is the difference in price between the two cars?
I know he said he wouldn't do it, but I think it's just a matter of finding his price.
Verb
They priced the house too high.
Workers quickly priced the new merchandise.
Recent Examples on the WebIsabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
The two-day Way Day sale has slashed prices on everything, from patio sets to rugs to kitchen accessories.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 May 2024
Travelers who want to plan ahead can also purchase an Epic Pass for next season with prices now starting at just $982.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
The two-seater shows off Ferrari’s ability to sell cars that on average cost four times as much as those of Porsche AG.
Ferrari has hiked prices and benefited from its wealthy buyers being less acutely affected by inflation and high interest rates.
—Hannah Elliott, Fortune Europe, 3 May 2024
Disneyland has dropped ticket prices to as little as $50 a day for the entire summer stretching from the springtime Pixar Fest to Halloween Time in the fall with multi-day ticket offers that can serve as mini annual passes for those not willing to splurge on an expensive Magic Key pass.
—Brady MacDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Real estate is cyclical, and typically when mortgage rates shoot up, sales decline, and home prices fall; and eventually because home prices tumble, sales return.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
American Airline Center prices vary, but here are some averages from Seet Geek.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
The best high schools won’t take you as far from the state’s average home price, but the premium’s still hefty, the study showed.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
This is a compact city EV priced from 31,900 yuan before subsidies—that's just $4,400.
—Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 5 May 2024
There were these beautiful fine china sets that were priced really fairly.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Also, at about .54 cents per ounce, it’s priced on the higher side, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious consumers despite its effectiveness.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
There’s an offal of the day, priced generously to reflect the cheaper cut.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024
The list below includes the best deals on real estate priced between $10-$10,000,000.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
The experience is priced at $7 (a nod to the musician’s favorite number).
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 1 May 2024
Tickets are priced from $68 to $34 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Etix or by phone at 800-514-3849.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2024
Noun
Small appliances, utensils, and other kitchen accessories are also on major sale, with prices starting at $4.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
The two-day Way Day sale has slashed prices on everything, from patio sets to rugs to kitchen accessories.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 May 2024
Travelers who want to plan ahead can also purchase an Epic Pass for next season with prices now starting at just $982.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
The two-seater shows off Ferrari’s ability to sell cars that on average cost four times as much as those of Porsche AG.
Ferrari has hiked prices and benefited from its wealthy buyers being less acutely affected by inflation and high interest rates.
—Hannah Elliott, Fortune Europe, 3 May 2024
Disneyland has dropped ticket prices to as little as $50 a day for the entire summer stretching from the springtime Pixar Fest to Halloween Time in the fall with multi-day ticket offers that can serve as mini annual passes for those not willing to splurge on an expensive Magic Key pass.
—Brady MacDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Real estate is cyclical, and typically when mortgage rates shoot up, sales decline, and home prices fall; and eventually because home prices tumble, sales return.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
American Airline Center prices vary, but here are some averages from Seet Geek.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
The best high schools won’t take you as far from the state’s average home price, but the premium’s still hefty, the study showed.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Verb
Food for the hoi polloi is more appropriately priced.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
This is a compact city EV priced from 31,900 yuan before subsidies—that's just $4,400.
—Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 5 May 2024
There were these beautiful fine china sets that were priced really fairly.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Also, at about .54 cents per ounce, it’s priced on the higher side, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious consumers despite its effectiveness.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
There’s an offal of the day, priced generously to reflect the cheaper cut.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024
The list below includes the best deals on real estate priced between $10-$10,000,000.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
The experience is priced at $7 (a nod to the musician’s favorite number).
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 1 May 2024
Tickets are priced from $68 to $34 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Etix or by phone at 800-514-3849.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2024
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price
1 of 2 noun1
: the quantity of one thing and especially money that is exchanged or demanded in exchange for another
2
: reward entry 2 sense 1
a price on an outlaw's head
3
: the cost at which something is gotten or done
victory at any price
price
2 of 2 verb
priced; pricing
1
: to set a price on
2
: to ask the price of
pricer
noun
Etymology
Noun
Middle English pris "prize, price," from early French pris (same meaning), from Latin pretium "price, money" — related to appreciate, praise, precious, prize entry 1
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