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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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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The rice paper bakes up crispy, the ingredients are fairly economical and for those on gluten-free diets, there’s no worries about cross-contamination with flour.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
As saccharine salsa romántica became a pop phenomenon, Palmieri skewed toward economical composition and sonic bombardment, his penchant for trombone-heavy setups sparking a movement of its own within salsa.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2025
The rice paper bakes up crispy, the ingredients are fairly economical and for those on gluten-free diets, there’s no worries about cross-contamination with flour.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
On these posts, commenters are asking what shade of Sharpie the beauty gurus are using, with many praising the permanent marker as an economical alternative to traditional lip liners.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 July 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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