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

Choose one small goal, keep it affordable, and let joy build through action. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026

The company is known for its affordable drinks and ice cream, including its signature King Cone vanilla ice cream. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

The program invests money in Atlanta’s historically underserved neighborhoods to build affordable housing, parks and accessible grocery stores. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

If the Angels — whether under current owner Arte Moreno or a future owner — wish to develop the 150-acre Angel Stadium property, state law would prioritize affordable housing within the site. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable