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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The Great Gear Swap will help make participating in sports affordable for families while helping the environment, Rubo said.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Former President Jay Hartzell established the university’s first housing endowment in late 2024 to fund scholarships aimed at making a UT education more affordable and creating more housing complexes for students.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Additionally, there are often barriers to getting a doctor's prescription filled such as cost and time constraints, so dopamine patches are perceived as an affordable and easier option.
—Helena Kudiabor, SELF, 13 Mar. 2026
This milestone is a leap in developing next-generation missile tech, with the AFRL prioritizing affordable, scalable propulsion.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Former President Jay Hartzell established the university’s first housing endowment in late 2024 to fund scholarships aimed at making a UT education more affordable and creating more housing complexes for students.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Additionally, there are often barriers to getting a doctor's prescription filled such as cost and time constraints, so dopamine patches are perceived as an affordable and easier option.
—Helena Kudiabor, SELF, 13 Mar. 2026
This milestone is a leap in developing next-generation missile tech, with the AFRL prioritizing affordable, scalable propulsion.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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