at a price

phrase

1

: by losing or giving up something or doing something unpleasant

Success came at a price.

2

: for a very large amount of money

The chocolate is available by mail order, but at a price.

Examples of at a price in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The handheld strikes a near perfect balance between authentically re-creating the GBA’s design while updating its hardware with new controls, a much better screen, and the flexibility of Android at a price that feels like a bargain. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

The frames are set to be released in Spring 2027 at a price point of $1300. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

The trade-off is less private space, but at a price for one, with access to a room full of fellow travelers going it alone. — Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Bold, graphic interiors take cues from the Kabukiza Theater around the corner, while the 273 rooms deliver serious comfort at a price point well below the neighborhood's luxury competition. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for at a price

• imprecise
• sacrifice
• advice
• allspice
• concise
• device
• entice
• excise
• fordyce
• precise
• suffice
• dice