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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Young women and girls may also see an increase in heart risk factors, partially driven by less opportunity for exercise as well as an abundance of inexpensive foods that often are not heart health. Dr. Takisha Morancy, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026 Below, check out more surprisingly inexpensive Amazon bags under $35. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026 Standard ice melt options and their effects Rock salt is a common, relatively inexpensive option for melting ice on walkways and roads. Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 Caldwell added that there has been some price flexibility in the market, and that across a large automakers, there can be a lot of relatively inexpensive vehicles. Robert Ferris, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026 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 26 Feb. 2026.

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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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