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

Bass and Jurado acknowledged the $300 million plan for affordable housing production still requires a vote from the ULA ad hoc committee and City Council before it can be enacted. —City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026

Some hospitals and large health systems have specific programs aimed at making care more affordable for lower-income patients. —Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026

Zeelool offers a wide selection of frames and lenses to suit any style at affordable prices. —Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026

The density bonus is awarded by including residential units considered affordable for lower-income households. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable