inexpensive

adjective

in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌi-nik-ˈspen(t)-siv 

: reasonable in price : cheap

inexpensively adverb

inexpensiveness noun

Synonyms of inexpensive

• cheap
• affordable
• reasonable

Examples of inexpensive in a Sentence

inexpensive but pretty jewelry that can be worn every day

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, try one of these easy and inexpensive organizing techniques to keep your stash tidy. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026

What's more, when that bark is modified with inexpensive magnetite (iron oxide), it can be easily separated from the water for reuse after treatment. —New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026

This is a relatively inexpensive way some Texas gardeners create winter shelter for plants in their yards. —Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026

For an easy and inexpensive supper use white beans to build a scrumptious soup. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inexpensive

• apprehensive
• coextensive
• comprehensive
• hypertensive
• hypotensive
• inoffensive
• normotensive
• antihypertensive
• counteroffensive
• defensive
• expensive
• extensive

Kids Definition

inexpensive

adjective

in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌin-ik-ˈspen(t)-siv 

: not high in price : cheap

inexpensively adverb

inexpensiveness noun