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noun

ˈprīs How to pronounce price (audio)
Definition of pricenext
1
as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had

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2
as in expense
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal I finished the project, but the price was losing a night's sleep

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3
as in reward
something offered or given in return for a service performed there was a price on the criminal's head

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price

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verb

as in to prize

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Recent Examples of price
Noun
This is a clear indication that price hikes offset occupancy loss. — Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Alongside Italy and Greece, Spain is one of the world's leading producers of the precious commodity and a global reference for prices. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Verb
He was expected to price himself out of Guerin’s comfort zone. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Jewelry experts priced the distinctive ring at upwards of $200,000. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for price
Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
  1. cost
  2. expense
  3. reward
  4. prize
  5. fee
  6. bounty
  7. ascertain
  8. rate
Noun
  • Kovich said attracting new development will ultimately be key to lowering rates further by spreading the cost of the water system across more customers.
    — Nina Burns, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Four refineries have closed in California so far this decade because of environmental regulations and high costs.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of cost
Noun
  • The story goes that given the expense of the ground-breaking CGI used in the film, producers were looking to hire a relatively unknown (to summer blockbuster audiences, that is) actor for the role of Grant, with Neill winning the part.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • The district’s expenses are outpacing incoming revenue; there is no cash reserve cushion.
    — Jennifer Custer, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of expense
Noun
  • China’s high-risk, high-reward business culture fuels the problem, along with the absence of checks and balances, including investigative media.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • That's largely because smaller companies, often partnering with banks, have been able to launch rewards debit cards even as major banks have largely stayed on the sidelines.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of reward
Verb
  • It is prized in advanced nuclear reactors for its safety, high thermal capacity, and low-pressure operation.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Staud, in particular, shines bright as the leading purveyor of these playful, artisanal accessories, with its Tommy silhouette being the most prized.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • While the fees were temporarily paused when Iran signed a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding with the United States on June 18, Iran’s control of transits via the PGSA hasn’t stopped.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Monthly maintenance fee There are two types of Citi checking accounts, Access Checking (no checks) and Regular Checking (unlimited check writing).
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of fee
Noun
  • But not all of California got the bounty of precipitation during that El Niño.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • Ahead, experienced farmers share their top crop recommendations for July planting to ensure a delightful late-summer bounty.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026
Definition of bounty
Verb
  • Deierlein says that these measures are needed in the short term—at least until the cause of the damage can be ascertained.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 July 2026
  • Who had what — or more specifically, half of what — must be ascertained before figuring in tax and tip.
    — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026
Definition of ascertain
Noun
  • Millions of homeowners who secured ultra-low mortgage rates before the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in 2022 are reluctant to sell because doing so would likely mean taking on a much more expensive mortgage.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The measure, a combination of occupancy with daily rate, is the most important one hotels use to assess their performance.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
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