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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Generally considered an inexpensive lower lower-quality wine, more serious wine consumers preferred to continue to purchase wine in a traditional bottle. Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 Only 55 crossed the finish line and the prizes were recycled trophies and inexpensive wristwatches. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2025 With a wealth of inexpensive, reliable electricity, these states are the best equipped to power the AI revolution, and everything else. Scott Cohn, CNBC, 15 July 2025 Even an inexpensive Bic multipurpose lighter selling for $3.52 in May jumped to $4.99 in June. Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 13 July 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 22 Jul. 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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