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price point

noun

: the standard price set by the manufacturer for a product

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With the addition of luxury adornments comes higher-than-usual retail price points for each pair. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 The cordless stick vacuum also mirrors the look of a futuristic Dyson at a much lower price point. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025 Thanks to their cozy lining, buttery-soft suede upper, and casual-chic style, many shoppers compare these boots to Uggs, praising the $50 find for having a premium feel at an affordable price point. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025 Vagenas believes approachable flavors and a $13 price point—other drinks start at $17—encourages people to try the upcycled beverages. Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for price point

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of price point was in 1894

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“Price point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/price%20point. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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