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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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Cleaning and decluttering are relatively inexpensive tasks, even in bigger homes. David McMillin, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025 These are inexpensive and readily available at most hardware stores or home centers. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025 The chips are relatively low-tech and inexpensive but are needed in almost every device that uses electricity. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025 Chefman Indoor Pizza Oven Making at-home pizza has never been easier (or as inexpensive). Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 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 5 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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