1
a
: the amount of money given or set as consideration for the sale of a specified thing
b
: the quantity of one thing that is exchanged or demanded in barter or sale for another
2
: the cost at which something is obtained
… the price of freedom is restraint …—
J. Irwin Miller
J. Irwin Miller3
: the terms for the sake of which something is done or undertaken: such as
a
: an amount sufficient to bribe one
believed every man had his price
b
: a reward for the apprehension or death of a person
an outlaw with a price on his head
priced; pricing
1
: to set a price on
2
: to find out the price of
3
: to drive by raising prices excessively
priced themselves out of the market
pricer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of price in a Sentence
Noun
You paid a high price for the car.
We bought the house at a good price.
The price of milk rose.
What is the difference in price between the two cars?
I know he said he wouldn't do it, but I think it's just a matter of finding his price.
Verb
They priced the house too high.
Workers quickly priced the new merchandise.
Recent Examples on the WebAlena Botros, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
American Airline Center prices vary, but here are some averages from Seet Geek.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
The best high schools won’t take you as far from the state’s average home price, but the premium’s still hefty, the study showed.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Produce — such as cucumbers, cilantro and cauliflower — is sold at a cheaper price, said Garfield Principal Jonathan Avilez.
—Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
As a result, home prices in and around Austin have skyrocketed.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
With a focus on local talent and Colombian designers, Garage Sale offers a range of pieces at affordable prices.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Gold hardware elevates this backpack to a luxurious aesthetic, and for under $150, this bag is a reasonable price for its high-end look and practical features.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024
To appeal to Americans who can no longer afford fast food, Conagra in late May will introduce new Banquet chicken patties, priced at $6.99 for six, a company spokesman said.
—Jessica Dinapoli, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
Select from native flowers, ferns, grasses or sedges priced by the plant, pot, tray or pack.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Its clothes are on the affordable side — priced higher than discount retailers but lower than many other brands — and include items made of natural fabrics.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
More than 1,000 popular prescriptions may be priced at less than $10 when using the service, according to the company.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Value: The pregnancy shoes tested were priced between $55 and $220, with a median price of $105.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Start by snapping up the Apple AirPods, which are priced at $99, then grab the Levoit Air Purifier to fight spring allergies.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
The company priced its stock at $16 per share and offered 6,250,000 of its common stock on Thursday.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
Real estate is cyclical, and typically when mortgage rates shoot up, sales decline, and home prices fall; and eventually because home prices tumble, sales return.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
American Airline Center prices vary, but here are some averages from Seet Geek.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
The best high schools won’t take you as far from the state’s average home price, but the premium’s still hefty, the study showed.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Produce — such as cucumbers, cilantro and cauliflower — is sold at a cheaper price, said Garfield Principal Jonathan Avilez.
—Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
As a result, home prices in and around Austin have skyrocketed.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
With a focus on local talent and Colombian designers, Garage Sale offers a range of pieces at affordable prices.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Gold hardware elevates this backpack to a luxurious aesthetic, and for under $150, this bag is a reasonable price for its high-end look and practical features.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Verb
Its version, priced at $14, is made with Jim Beam bourbon, simple syrup, and fresh mint.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024
To appeal to Americans who can no longer afford fast food, Conagra in late May will introduce new Banquet chicken patties, priced at $6.99 for six, a company spokesman said.
—Jessica Dinapoli, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
Select from native flowers, ferns, grasses or sedges priced by the plant, pot, tray or pack.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Its clothes are on the affordable side — priced higher than discount retailers but lower than many other brands — and include items made of natural fabrics.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
More than 1,000 popular prescriptions may be priced at less than $10 when using the service, according to the company.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Value: The pregnancy shoes tested were priced between $55 and $220, with a median price of $105.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Start by snapping up the Apple AirPods, which are priced at $99, then grab the Levoit Air Purifier to fight spring allergies.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
The company priced its stock at $16 per share and offered 6,250,000 of its common stock on Thursday.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
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price
1 of 2 noun1
: the quantity of one thing and especially money that is exchanged or demanded in exchange for another
2
: reward entry 2 sense 1
a price on an outlaw's head
3
: the cost at which something is gotten or done
victory at any price
price
2 of 2 verb
priced; pricing
1
: to set a price on
2
: to ask the price of
pricer
noun
Etymology
Noun
Middle English pris "prize, price," from early French pris (same meaning), from Latin pretium "price, money" — related to appreciate, praise, precious, prize entry 1
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