purchasing power

noun

1

: the amount of money that a person or group has available to spend

Inflation decreases consumer purchasing power.

2

: the value of money thought of as how much it can buy

a decline in the purchasing power of the dollar

Examples of purchasing power in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with – and by purchasing power measures has surpassed – that of the United States, according to a March 2026 report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. —Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026

But some observers foresee the nickel’s ultimate demise, given the steady march of inflation and the gradual erosion of purchasing power in a five-cent coin. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026

Essential expenses rise, but the paper currency used to pay for them loses purchasing power. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026

Overall, the standard cost of living generally rises due to inflation eating away at purchasing power, often outpacing income growth. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026

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