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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Melanie Van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
On the other side of the bridge, safe and affordable cities, accessible transportation, finally fully funding our public education system.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Sacramento Bee searched through Google Flights to find the most affordable one-way plane trip options for local travelers during March.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
By giving seniors affordable non-opioid options, Congress can curb unnecessary spending while improving patient outcomes.
—Saul Anuzis, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for affordable
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordable. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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