pricey

adjective

pric·​ey ˈprī-sē How to pronounce pricey (audio)
variants or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest

Examples of pricey in a Sentence

The car is a little pricey. a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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The heavier the tax burden gets, the more the tax base erodes, and the less money becomes available for pricey programs. Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025 Pricing on TVs this large can get quite pricey (well above $2,000 for higher-end models). Parker Hall, Wired News, 3 July 2025 Just be aware, this Texas gem can be a bit pricey, so a plan for your dates and a sense of your budget can save you from any awkward bill-splitting moments. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 While the 35-year-old singer officially reached billionaire status last year (her record-breaking Eras Tour likely contributed a good amount to her fortune), Swift has always had an impressive and pricey taste in real estate. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pricey

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pricey was in 1932

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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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