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]
Examples of affordable in a Sentence
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
they've added some affordable options
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As California pushes toward a cleaner energy future, the key challenge ahead is not just reducing emissions, but ensuring fuel remains reliable and affordable in the meantime.
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Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
This 2023 Invictus Games wheelchair basketball event was another moment for Meghan to show off her knack for blending luxury and affordable pieces.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Providing firm support, this foam mattress is ideal for anyone looking for an affordable firm sleeping surface.
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Kan added that the high prices added another incentive for Hong Kongers to travel to mainland Chinese cities like neighboring Shenzhen, which have enticed growing numbers of Hong Kong visitors with more affordable grocery and dining costs in recent years.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
This 2023 Invictus Games wheelchair basketball event was another moment for Meghan to show off her knack for blending luxury and affordable pieces.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Providing firm support, this foam mattress is ideal for anyone looking for an affordable firm sleeping surface.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Kan added that the high prices added another incentive for Hong Kongers to travel to mainland Chinese cities like neighboring Shenzhen, which have enticed growing numbers of Hong Kong visitors with more affordable grocery and dining costs in recent years.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for affordable
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordable. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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