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

But the field of presidential contenders is wide open, and the diversified party will likely need to unite around a concrete plan to make life more affordable for everyday Americans. — Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2026

Bottoms ran her campaign focusing on inflation, the war in Iran, and the need for affordable health care. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026

Brionté McCorkle, executive director of Georgia Conservation Voters, said the new-look Public Service Commission board will push for more affordable and emission-free sources of energy. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Ultimately, both experts agreed that public-private partnerships and emerging technology like AI are countries’ best bets at enabling affordable, high-quality healthcare for its populace. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable