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

Aldi has won over the hearts of many grocery shoppers, thanks to its affordable prices and private-label products that rival brand-name items. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026

Without strong federal limits on climate pollution, utilities face less pressure to shift to cleaner, more affordable and less volatile energy sources. —Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026

Lemonade's renters insurance, condo insurance and homeowners insurance is typically affordable and available quickly. —Liz Knueven, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026

Walnuts are generally more affordable and often sold in larger quantities. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable