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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
The war in Iran, high gas prices, the stubbornly high cost of living, and blows to Trump’s popularity all contributed against the Republicans. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026 Those elevated prices taxed consumers everywhere but hit particularly hard in rural, small town and exurban America, which is home to much of the Republican base. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
For readers house-hunting or renovating in the next year, price the option of a second sleeping space now rather than retrofitting later. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The market odds of a September hike fell to 50% days after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole speech prompted traders to price in a rate increase. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 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
  • Federal agents were still detaining undocumented immigrants across the state, and Latino residents — the state’s largest ethnic group at 41% — were suffering under the crushing cost of food, gas and housing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • To mitigate these borrowing costs, numerous companies have begun pursuing cross market financing.
    — , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of cost
Noun
  • Prosecutors said Sherman, from September 2015 through May 2025, stole nearly $18 million from her employer to pay off her extravagant credit card expenses.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Seven Corners offers additional flexibility through its optional cancel-for-any-reason (CFAR) coverage, which can reimburse up to 75% of eligible nonrefundable expenses when travelers cancel for reasons that wouldn't otherwise qualify.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of expense
Noun
  • Their scores could then change depending on compliance with 389 rules governing rewards and penalties.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Praising kids for eating certain foods versus others can create a food hierarchy, leading them to think about food as a way to earn a reward instead of fueling their body.
    — Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of reward
Verb
  • Many families hunt deer and prize the meat, especially on Molokaʻi, but hunting alone hasn’t kept numbers in check.
    — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Python skin is prized in the footwear industry for adding a textural aspect to a common shoe.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • Now, to make up for the tax loss, local governments will need to decide to either cut spending or potentially levy new fees and taxes.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ada County residents also were asked whether to keep an extra vehicle registration fee for cars and trucks that helps fund transit projects, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fee
Noun
  • Such bounty is never taken for granted in China, which must feed a sixth of the world’s population on less than 10% of its arable land.
    — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026
  • As a bounty is set on his head, Vision goes on the run with a mysterious teen (Ruaridh Mollica) who may be his reincarnated son.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of bounty
Verb
  • Trade watchers are waiting for Tuesday’s elections to pass to ascertain whether a US-Canada deal is actually imminent.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • If a blue wave does not materialize and the race for the House majority narrows, how each party makes out could take longer to ascertain.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of ascertain
Noun
  • But that investigation could take months, and questions remain about who approved the higher rates and whether the Authority enforced the contract.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The highest room category at the hotel is a 1,109-square-feet spa suite that has its own private whirlpool and treatment room, with a 25-minute massage included in the room rate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
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