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

• 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

Long-term solutions may involve investments in affordable housing and community land trusts to provide sustainable options for low-income families. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025

Yes, Capital Pinball Parlor is very affordable for people looking to have timeless fun. —Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025

Dried lentils, rich in protein but much more affordable than beef or chicken, make up the bulk of this soup. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025

Seeking a faster, more affordable option, researchers at Sungkyunkwan University in Korea are developing a technique that can create patient-specific bone implants without the high costs or delays of traditional methods. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable