for cheap

phrase

: for a relatively low cost
They bought a used sofa for cheap.
You can dye your hair at home for cheap.

Examples of for cheap in a Sentence

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Taking Ownership of Morocco’s Creativity Reflecting on how Moroccans are perceived in the broader industry, one of El Moutii’s biggest qualms is the conception that Morocco is a hub for cheap labor and goods. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 But the decline of American textile manufacturing since the 1970s played a role, too, as brands went overseas for cheap labor. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 How has the hunt for cheap Broadway tickets changed over the years? — Julia Edelstein, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 By ditching expensive cobalt and nickel for cheap, abundant iron, automakers lower costs while creating a battery that is safer and less prone to fire. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for cheap

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of for cheap was in 1977

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“For cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20cheap. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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