affordable
adjective
af·ford·able
ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl 
: able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
products sold at affordable prices
an affordable purchase
affordable housing [=housing that is not too expensive for people of limited means]
Examples of affordable in a Sentence
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
they've added some affordable options
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People love Dinnerly meal kit deliveries because the brand offers affordable, easy-to-cook meals that fit any budget.
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Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
But in the early 2020s, affordable, yet still sophisticated, Chinese cars—particularly electric vehicles—began to win over Chinese drivers.
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Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Usage of the Pegasus rocket has declined amid the rise of more affordable commercial launch options, especially SpaceX and Rocket Lab.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
The cards — like Alphaeon, Wells Fargo Health Advantage and CareCredit — are often marketed as a way to make treatment more affordable.
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Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
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Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
But in the early 2020s, affordable, yet still sophisticated, Chinese cars—particularly electric vehicles—began to win over Chinese drivers.
—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Usage of the Pegasus rocket has declined amid the rise of more affordable commercial launch options, especially SpaceX and Rocket Lab.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
The cards — like Alphaeon, Wells Fargo Health Advantage and CareCredit — are often marketed as a way to make treatment more affordable.
—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for affordable
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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