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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The brand has become well-loved for its inexpensive homeware options, including great bedspreads. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026 Introduced to the country in the 1980s, a time when few people had cars of their own, the minivan was an inexpensive option that allowed growing numbers of Chinese people to take to the roads. Precious Adesina, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 Wells Fargo upgrades Eversource Energy to overweight from equal weight Wells says the energy stock is inexpensive. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026 Nutritional yeast is a versatile kitchen staple for anyone looking for a simple way to boost B vitamin intake and add a little extra protein, packaged in a relatively inexpensive, easy-to-store product. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 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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