Definition of economical
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
Examples of economical in a Sentence
an economical way to heat your house
a practical and economical solution to the problem
Recent Examples of economical from the Web
-
Through this most economical of means, Calder vastly expands the expressive reach of the medium.
-
Laughlin, who joined the Herald’s metro desk after Tropic folded in 1998, wrote in short, economical sentences.
-
The program follows the life of some easy, economical, edible plants through the growing season to harvest, preserving and preparing simple, tasty, healthy recipes.
-
Economical crops such as these will give you bounty and a varied diet.
-
Corpse hotels are more economical than large funeral homes.
-
Beyoncé, Ocean, Damian Marley, The-Dream, Kim Burrell, and Jay’s mom, Gloria Carter, all appear here, but their roles feel more contained and economical.
-
Beverley, known as one of the NBA’s better defensive guards, has an economical contract.
-
After superstorm Sandy nearly destroyed a Brooklyn health-care clinic in 2012, officials at NYC Health + Hospitals looked to modular construction for a quick and economical replacement.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'economical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of economical
15th century
Synonym Discussion of economical
Other Economics Terms
ECONOMICAL Defined for English Language Learners
economical
playDefinition of economical for English Language Learners
-
: using money, resources, etc., carefully
-
—used to describe a product that is not expensive to own and use
ECONOMICAL Defined for Kids
Learn More about economical
-
See words that rhyme with economical Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for economical Spanish Central: Translation of economical Nglish: Translation of economical for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of economical for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up economical? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!