at a premium

phrase

1

: for a high price

Land in the county is selling at a premium.

Rooms with a view are available, but they come at a premium.

2

: difficult to get because there is little available

We bought bunk beds because space in the apartment is at a premium.

Examples of at a premium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By late August, the ADRs were still trading at a premium of about 30%. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

That is remarkable, because for many years, JPMorgan traded at a premium multiple to Goldman Sachs, driven by the fact that as recently as 2023, JPMorgan had a return on equity (ROE) that was 2x that of Goldman. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Apple trades at a premium because of its earnings quality and stability. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Points could be at a premium against a tough Steelers defense, but Pitts may be able to take advantage of the weaker areas of their defense in the middle of the field. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026