at a premium
idiom
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.
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The coin is meant to be a collector's coin and can be purchased at a premium on the U.S. Mint's website.
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Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Driving distance will be at a premium as two par 4s stretch over 500 yards, while par-4 13th hole is driveable for big hitters if the wind is in the right direction.
—Dennis Esser, New York Times, 9 July 2025
In fact, filming in Malta has become so popular that local crews are at a premium.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 9 July 2025
My advice to clients is to keep a serving platter or bowl and let the rest go, especially if space is at a premium.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
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Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Driving distance will be at a premium as two par 4s stretch over 500 yards, while par-4 13th hole is driveable for big hitters if the wind is in the right direction.
—Dennis Esser, New York Times, 9 July 2025
In fact, filming in Malta has become so popular that local crews are at a premium.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 9 July 2025
My advice to clients is to keep a serving platter or bowl and let the rest go, especially if space is at a premium.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for at a premium
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“At a premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20premium. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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