bargain-basement

adjective

ˈbär-gən-ˈbās-mənt How to pronounce bargain-basement (audio)
Definition of bargain-basementnext
1
as in cheap
costing little throughout the trip we ate at bargain-basement restaurants in order to save money

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in inferior
of low quality bargain-basement shoes that fell apart after a week

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bargain-basement Perhaps owners harbor some wishful thinking about bargain-basement rates. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026 Such accounts were an early indication of the bargain-basement mentality of the organization's leadership. — Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026 Soon, the proud agricultural families are forced to migrate and sell their land at bargain-basement prices. — Alissa Simon, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026 The weakness has also unleashed a wave of loan defaults and foreclosures, along with bargain-basement prices. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bargain-basement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargain-basement
  1. cheap
  2. inferior
  3. reasonable
  4. poor
  5. inexpensive
  6. terrible
  7. affordable
  8. bad
Adjective
  • The cheapest ticket available as of Wednesday was going for $7,451.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • But that mandate has always been balanced with the desire for economic expansion, which is boosted by, oftentimes, cheaper labor and manufacturing costs from importing goods overseas.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • There was a time when Irish, Italians, Jews and Chinese who came here were viewed as inferior.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • Ma married Pa, her social inferior, against her mother’s wishes.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of inferior
Adjective
  • Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • This week prosecutors need only demonstrate that there are reasonable grounds to believe Robinson killed Kirk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • But, having a more inexpensive alternative is never a bad thing.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 12 July 2026
  • Recent wars have demonstrated the growing importance of inexpensive unmanned systems.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • To sit still now would send a terrible message to a clubhouse full of pros, all of whom know the score.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Spieth decided the ball sitting on a steep slope and potentially on a terrible lie wasn’t playable.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • Manchester is more affordable than London and still offers high-quality restaurants, a vibrant night-life and top-notch arts and culture.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • These models range from affordable hatchbacks like the Kia K4 to top-of-the-line luxury flagship models like the Genesis G90.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of affordable
Adjective
  • Shouldn’t Tamra take that as a sign to repair her relationships with the women rather than alienate the one person who is willing to look past her bad behavior?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • That statistic shows that hotels did worse with the World Cup than without it initially.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of bad

Browse Nearby Words

bargain
bargain-basement
bargained
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bargain-basement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargain-basement. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of raffish

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
child-detective
Spot the Misspelled Word July 2026 Those little red underlines can't help you now...
See All