cost-efficient

adjective

cost-ef·​fi·​cient ˈkȯst-i-ˈfi-shənt 

-ˌfi-

: producing good results without costing a lot of money : cost-effective

Examples of cost-efficient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These are semiconductors designed to run large AI models in a quick and cost-efficient manner, which has become a particular focus for the industry as more complex AI agents are deployed. — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Supply chains have become more cost-efficient despite these pricing pressures. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Plastic remains a cost-efficient option for product packaging because of its lightweight nature, durability and shelf life. — Vishal Vivek, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

However, if the entire family will be using it on a regular basis, larger containers may be more cost-efficient. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cost-efficient

• beneficent
• coefficient
• inefficient
• insufficient
• deficient
• efficient
• omniscient
• proficient
• sufficient