price point

noun

: the standard price set by the manufacturer for a product

Examples of price point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The term now refers less to the exceptional material attributes of an object and more to its price point, which was a trade-off made to turn the business into a fabulously profitable global juggernaut. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024 This serum is a standout for its price point and efficacy. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024 However, its $250 price point kept it from being our top pick. Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024 These sheets look clean, matte, and crisp while the 270-thread count long-staple cotton guarantees a lightweight, breathable feel — all at a competitive price point. Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 16 Mar. 2024 Panera’s menu revamp (the latest of many) eliminated some items, including flatbread pizza, while adding more protein and larger serving sizes, as well as introducing some new items at a more affordable price point. Angela L. Pagán / The Takeout, Quartz, 11 Mar. 2024 In an announcement circulating among astronomers, the board said that funding even one telescope at the price point of $1.6 billion would take up most of the N.S.F.’s typical budget for construction. Dennis Overbye, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024 Quality mailboxes are sold at a variety of price points. Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some very good options on the market at every price point. Amanda Oliver, Field & Stream, 21 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Apr. 2024.

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