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 WebL.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
But also, there was a time when home prices were down roughly 10% in a year.
—Byalena Botros, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
Nationwide, prices for all goods and services have jumped about 20% over the last four years.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Today, a vintage Ferrari with genuine racing heritage might fetch as much as $51.7 million—the hammer price of a gorgeous 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO by Scaglietti sold by RM Sothebys at auction in November 2023.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
And while gas and shelter costs contributed more than half of that monthly increase, prices rose in pretty much every major category last month, the BLS said.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
But interest rates on savings accounts have also gone up a lot over the past year, and the price of real estate, another key investment asset, has risen too.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2024
But year-over-year price increases still remain above the Fed's 2% target.
—Paul Wiseman, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
The scooter is available for now $9,999, which is a $5,000 discount on its usual $14,999 price.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 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
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
But also, there was a time when home prices were down roughly 10% in a year.
—Byalena Botros, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
Nationwide, prices for all goods and services have jumped about 20% over the last four years.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Today, a vintage Ferrari with genuine racing heritage might fetch as much as $51.7 million—the hammer price of a gorgeous 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO by Scaglietti sold by RM Sothebys at auction in November 2023.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
And while gas and shelter costs contributed more than half of that monthly increase, prices rose in pretty much every major category last month, the BLS said.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
But interest rates on savings accounts have also gone up a lot over the past year, and the price of real estate, another key investment asset, has risen too.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2024
But year-over-year price increases still remain above the Fed's 2% target.
—Paul Wiseman, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
The scooter is available for now $9,999, which is a $5,000 discount on its usual $14,999 price.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 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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