affordable

adjective

ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl How to pronounce affordable (audio)
Definition of affordablenext
1
as in popular
being within the financial means of most people once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed

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2
as in cheap
costing little they've added some affordable options

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Recent Examples of affordable The process was put on hold for one year by a protest of Railyards residents last summer, who argued the city should require that developers build a larger portion of affordable housing in the district. — Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 While Tesla’s automotive innovation has stalled, Chinese companies are releasing one affordable, high-tech model after another. — Tim Levin, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 The tax housing credits are administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and according to Abbott’s office will help rehabilitate over 4,400 affordable housing rental units. — Mary Ella Hastings july 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 Best Graco jogging strollers This affordable, lightweight Graco stroller is quick and easy to hold with just one hand. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for affordable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affordable
  1. popular
  2. cheap
  3. accessible
  4. inexpensive
  5. discount
  6. reasonable
Adjective
  • Purple City Genetics, a long-standing cannabis nursery, breeder and seed producer based in Oakland, set up a display of some of its most popular cloned plants, including the Moroccan Peaches and Bolinas strains.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
  • Testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, is a popular medication for men with both normal and low testosterone levels, as it has been linked to longevity, better libido, and better musculoskeletal health.
    — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of popular
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  • The new buildings also provided cheaper housing options for Caracas workers who couldn’t afford to live in the city.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • The majority of the hotel is accessible via elevators and ramps, but there are a handful of split levels because of the historic nature of the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
  • Accessibility The hotel’s nine accessible rooms and suites include wheelchair-accessible doors and showers and lowered light switches, peepholes, and toilets.
    — Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of accessible
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  • Purchase inexpensive flowers from the grocery store, farmers market, big-box store, or florist, or clip blooms from your own garden.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
  • Enthusiasts and tinkerers alike are building their own versions using Open Source software and inexpensive hardware.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • Why do ultra-discount carriers like Spirit and Frontier often struggle in this country, whereas in Europe airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, and EasyJet seem to be able to make the same no-frills business model work—with huge benefits for travellers?
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
  • Consumers in the Midwest submitted the most votes for Kroger in the conventional non-discount supermarket category.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Definition of discount
Adjective
  • Judging by the latest Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, that seems a reasonable assumption.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
  • The political statements made in Nolan’s version are the same ones made in Homer’s poem, or at the very least a reasonable interpretation of the anti-war sentiments therein.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of reasonable

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