at a premium

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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

Most suppliers sell precious metals at a premium to the spot price. — Javier Simon, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Group A, South Africa 1-0 South Korea Listen, the game itself was not a classic, with chances at a premium. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Parking can be at a premium, however, so be prepared to park on the street and walk up. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

In warehouses, where every square foot is at a premium, that matters. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026