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

Why affordable precision weapons matter The production push comes as militaries increasingly face threats from relatively inexpensive drones and other aerial systems. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

The Fantasy Bra tradition began four years earlier, when Claudia Schiffer modeled the relatively inexpensive $1 million Million-Dollar Miracle Bra in 1996. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

The Houthis can use relatively inexpensive drones and missiles to target oil and other infrastructure just across the border in Saudi Arabia, as well as tankers off the coast. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Dollar Tree offers inexpensive sewing supplies, although availability varies by store. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 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