How to Use pricey in a Sentence

pricey

adjective

• The car is a little pricey.
• The problem is that the fuel is pricey and hard to come by.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023
• Now on its website — on the less pricey side: bags for around $150.
  — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2023
• The one downside to this standout brand is that the pieces can be pricey.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
• This next turn in the streaming wars is going to get pricey.
  — Monica Chin, The Verge, 27 Sep. 2023
• Way more fun and less pricey than going to the spa every 2 weeks.
  — Tatjana Freund and Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 Mar. 2023
• Compared to other wipes on our list, these are on the pricey side.
  — Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
• What to Consider This is a bit on the pricey side for a hoodie.
  — Christopher Friedmann, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2023
• Champagne is the classic choice for a French 75, but there's no need to break the bank on a pricey bubbly.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
• Rounds cut from skate wings can be sold as pricey scallops.
  — Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
• Instead, many are getting ready to drop splashy — and pricey — new spots for their movies.
  — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2024
• Return to menu This is my reading chair, new (Ikea; still a bit pricey, but worth it).
  — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
• At the same time, all of those practical effects are pricey.
  — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Jan. 2024
• Of course, hotels, at least nice hotels, can be pricey.
  — Curbed, 28 Nov. 2023
• The full-menu restaurant, while pricey, adds further cachet to this swanky joint.
  — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
• While pricey, a little bit of this formula goes a long way.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2023
• Even as inflation slows a bit, housing is still a can of (pricey) worms.
  — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2023
• Parrots aren’t the only pricey companions in the crosshairs of pet thieves in recent years.
  — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
• Some tween gifts are pricey, so having a budget in mind helps to target your search.
  — Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
• Attending a wedding is pricey enough, let alone being part of the show.
  — Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
• Most brands now carry their own version, but many are pricey.
  — Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
• If this model seems a little too pricey, there’s a ½-horse version for less.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023
• Walgreens has also struck pricey deals to expand its reach in health care.
  — Melissa Repko, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2023
• Other firms that have called Austin home for years also have pricey expansions in the works.
  — Bloomberg Wire, Dallas News, 25 July 2023
• Finally, Magna-Tiles are often a bit pricey, but now is the time to invest—a mega set of them is 30% off now.
  — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 Nov. 2023
• What to Consider: This bag is pricey and doesn't have much structure.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
• For all the Snoo converts, yes the crib itself can be pricey but the biggest shock was always all the accessories.
  — Meredith Woerner, Variety, 11 July 2023
• That said, purchasing an abundance of fresh seafood can get pricey.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2023
• What to Consider Its street shoes are very pricey, though its hiking boots are mid-priced.
  — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2023
• What to Consider Both pieces are on the pricey end and are sold separately.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024