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

Ananias Ocampo, 82, has been able to remain in the neighborhood through an affordable housing program for older adults. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Kate Middleton has become famed for her ability to mix high-end and affordable brands—as well as her ability to effortlessly swap between elevated red carpet looks and surprisingly relaxed ensembles. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Pandemic-era migration from coastal counties has helped push up prices in communities once considered affordable, leaving longtime residents with fewer options beyond absorbing higher costs. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

With housing prices high across the region, Kuna has lately emerged as an attractive — and relatively affordable — bedroom community for workers in other Treasure Valley cities. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable