inexpensive

adjective

in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌi-nik-ˈspen(t)-siv How to pronounce inexpensive (audio)
Synonyms of inexpensivenext
: 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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Yes, and the research makes a solid case for trying inexpensive fixes first. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 This was also the most inexpensive mix out of the bunch, priced at just 60 cents at the local grocery store. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 However, one local creator is on a mission to highlight the free, and relatively inexpensive, offerings spread across the more than 40-square-mile vacation destination. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 The sticky bit is that these cameras aren't cheap, with even inexpensive ones coming in at over US$400. David Szondy may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexpensive

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inexpensive was circa 1846

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“Inexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexpensive. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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inexpensive

adjective
in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌin-ik-ˈspen(t)-siv How to pronounce inexpensive (audio)
: not high in price : cheap
inexpensively adverb
inexpensiveness noun

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