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

China is pursuing wider global adoption of its open-source, more affordable models. — ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026

Tickets are relatively affordable, but are scarce at this point for the Saturday night show. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026

Connecticut officials say that mitigating the effects of climate change makes life more affordable through reducing extreme weather events. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026

As a mother of three with expertise in affordable luxury and family-friendly adventures, Zoë believes that the simplest moments—like a pasty on a Cornish beach—often make the most unforgettable travel memories. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable