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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That means addressing immediate needs like shelter, and long-term needs such as affordable housing, mental health and workforce development.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
That initiative is funding multiple efforts to develop affordable technologies against hypersonic and other high-speed threats.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The city has also said net revenue from the tax is reinvested into affordable housing initiatives.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
However, choosing a destination that's not only entertaining but also affordable is important when travel, dining and activity costs have surged so much in recent years.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
That initiative is funding multiple efforts to develop affordable technologies against hypersonic and other high-speed threats.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The city has also said net revenue from the tax is reinvested into affordable housing initiatives.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
However, choosing a destination that's not only entertaining but also affordable is important when travel, dining and activity costs have surged so much in recent years.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 May 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 14 May. 2026.
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