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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Even small areas like a powder room can serve as a canvas for playful or dramatic wall treatments, adding a wow factor without overwhelming the budget, while wallpapering only an accent wall makes this look accessible and affordable.
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Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
From luxurious black marble and soapstone to more affordable choices like granite or laminate, there’s no shortage of ways to add this sleek countertop color to your kitchen.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The strategy was built in reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which include clean water and sanitation, climate action, affordable and clean energy, no poverty and zero hunger.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Names like Baltimore’s David Ojabo, Philadelphia’s Azeez Ojulari and Cincinnati’s Joseph Ossai exist as affordable options on the open market.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
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Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
From luxurious black marble and soapstone to more affordable choices like granite or laminate, there’s no shortage of ways to add this sleek countertop color to your kitchen.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The strategy was built in reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which include clean water and sanitation, climate action, affordable and clean energy, no poverty and zero hunger.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Names like Baltimore’s David Ojabo, Philadelphia’s Azeez Ojulari and Cincinnati’s Joseph Ossai exist as affordable options on the open market.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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