inexpensive
adjective
in·ex·pen·sive
ˌi-nik-ˈspen(t)-siv 
: reasonable in price : cheap
inexpensively
adverb
inexpensiveness
noun
Examples of inexpensive in a Sentence
inexpensive but pretty jewelry that can be worn every day
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Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Here are 10 inexpensive Florida beach towns to consider for your next vacation.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The good news is that a handful of inexpensive upgrades can transform your bathroom from a source of daily frustration into a space that actually supports your family’s routine.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Yet, adoption has been slow because municipal water is inexpensive and no federal standard requires anything better.
—Ken Silverstein, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Inexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexpensive. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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inexpensive
adjective
in·ex·pen·sive
ˌin-ik-ˈspen(t)-siv
: not high in price : cheap
inexpensively
adverb
inexpensiveness
noun
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