economical
adjective
eco·nom·i·cal
ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-kəl 
ˌē-kə-
1
: marked by careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources : thrifty
an economical shopper
2
: operating with little waste or at a saving
an economical car
3
archaic
: economic sense 5
Examples of economical in a Sentence
an economical way to heat your house
a practical and economical solution to the problem
Recent Examples on the Web
Simple and economical solutions do not work without effort.
—
Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Historically, colcannon provided a sturdy and economical bowl of food.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Buying in a development may be relatively economical — or at least comparable to buying an existing home — but could limit your location options.
—Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025
More economical than buying a new mattress, finding the right mattress topper can dramatically transform your sleeping experience, offering more comfort, ergonomic support and temperature regulation.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for economical
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Historically, colcannon provided a sturdy and economical bowl of food.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Buying in a development may be relatively economical — or at least comparable to buying an existing home — but could limit your location options.
—Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025
More economical than buying a new mattress, finding the right mattress topper can dramatically transform your sleeping experience, offering more comfort, ergonomic support and temperature regulation.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for economical
Articles Related to economical
Cite this Entry
“Economical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economical. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share