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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Through its affiliation with Oakwood Homes, the plant was behind some of metro Denver’s most affordable new homes.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Each meal needs to be exciting, easy, healthy, and affordable.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
That makes EVs an attractive and affordable option for consumers during periods of energy scarcity.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
At the same time, locking in an affordable rate now can protect borrowers from any volatility still to come.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Each meal needs to be exciting, easy, healthy, and affordable.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
That makes EVs an attractive and affordable option for consumers during periods of energy scarcity.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
At the same time, locking in an affordable rate now can protect borrowers from any volatility still to come.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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