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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Stadium tours are quick, affordable, and all-encompassing.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Even though federal dollars often make up a small portion of funding for affordable housing projects, that sliver can make or break whether there's enough money to build them.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League, provides affordable veterinary care at its CSU Spur location.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
That means less overhead, faster iteration, and bikes at a more affordable price point.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Even though federal dollars often make up a small portion of funding for affordable housing projects, that sliver can make or break whether there's enough money to build them.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League, provides affordable veterinary care at its CSU Spur location.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
That means less overhead, faster iteration, and bikes at a more affordable price point.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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