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

Jeff Gluck Passing at a premium Drivers said the Next Gen car just isn’t going to produce passing opportunities for the lead at Indianapolis. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Apple has a reputation for selling high-end devices at a premium, though. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

By the 1600s, Dutch and British merchants discovered a growing interest in Europe for undyed, breathable fabrics and began to set up roots in Channai, exporting madras to the continent and selling at a premium. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

With right-handed hitters at a premium on the market this summer, Taylor could be an attractive candidate despite his less-than-average offensive numbers. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026