inexpensive

adjective

in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌi-nik-ˈspen(t)-siv How to pronounce inexpensive (audio)
: 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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Whole Grains Adding whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, barley, or farro is a simple, inexpensive way to make your soup more satisfying. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2025 This quick and easy hash showcases a classic and inexpensive seafood staple, haddock. CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025 Many of these classes are completely online and relatively inexpensive. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025 This inexpensive household staple has loads of uses. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025 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 25 Nov. 2025.

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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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