economical
adjective
eco·nom·i·cal
ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-kəl 
ˌē-kə-
1
: marked by careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources : thrifty
an economical shopper
2
: operating with little waste or at a saving
an economical car
3
archaic
: economic sense 5
Examples of economical in a Sentence
an economical way to heat your house
a practical and economical solution to the problem
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Strip Shingles, also called three-tab, are the most basic and economical, but have the shortest lifespan (typically have a 20-30 year warranty).
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
In May, scientists assessed sleep data from more than 200,000 people in China and also found that rising ambient temperatures would have a huge physical, mental and economical impact on residents as the planet continued to warm.
—New Atlas, 16 June 2025
Adding to and completely rethinking its old home was exactly the right move — for IAM and Chicago — as the new spaces precisely reflect the institution and locale: smart and economical, attractive and a little tough.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
The vehicles are not only economical but also quite eccentric.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 May 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
In May, scientists assessed sleep data from more than 200,000 people in China and also found that rising ambient temperatures would have a huge physical, mental and economical impact on residents as the planet continued to warm.
—New Atlas, 16 June 2025
Adding to and completely rethinking its old home was exactly the right move — for IAM and Chicago — as the new spaces precisely reflect the institution and locale: smart and economical, attractive and a little tough.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
The vehicles are not only economical but also quite eccentric.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for economical
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“Economical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economical. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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