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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Fertilizer was relatively inexpensive, and the long-term consequences were poorly understood.
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Martha’s solution to hard water toilet bowl stains is simple and effective, using just one inexpensive pantry staple to restore toilets to a bright, fresh state—sans harsh fumes or unnecessary effort.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Fertilizer was relatively inexpensive, and the long-term consequences were poorly understood.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Martha’s solution to hard water toilet bowl stains is simple and effective, using just one inexpensive pantry staple to restore toilets to a bright, fresh state—sans harsh fumes or unnecessary effort.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Chili dogs Smith also recommends a fun take on two American classics — hot dogs and chili — that come together as an easy, inexpensive and comforting meal.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Inexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexpensive. Accessed 1 Feb. 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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