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

European Parliament will consider Automotive Package The proposal for small and affordable cars will be examined by the European Parliament over coming months. —Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

Democrats are also creating millions of dollars in new tax credits to spur the development of affordable housing near transit hubs. —Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026

The state mandates more affordable housing to be built in high-density areas near mass transit lines, yet court actions hinder development from taking place fulfilling the directive. —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

Oh, by the way, construction of higher-end housing will be the industry’s focus because building more affordable residences requires government subsidies. —Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable