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

Manchester is more affordable than London and still offers high-quality restaurants, a vibrant night-life and top-notch arts and culture. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

According to the California Association of Realtors, the most affordable home prices in the state can primarily be found in Northern California. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Pick up affordable jewelry that looks way more expensive, including the cutest fish charm earrings for less than $10 and elevated mixed metal hoops. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 17 July 2026

But Spanberger remains determined in her mission to deliver a more affordable commonwealth to Virginians, touting her signing of the Affordable Virginia Agenda into law in a Friday statement. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable