inexpensive

adjective

in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌi-nik-ˈspen(t)-siv How to pronounce inexpensive (audio)
Synonyms of inexpensivenext
: reasonable in price : cheap
inexpensively adverb
inexpensiveness noun

Examples of inexpensive in a Sentence

inexpensive but pretty jewelry that can be worn every day
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Bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are a simple, inexpensive way to get pretty blooms that return year after year. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026 This unusual and inexpensive metric reveals a value proposition for the software juggernaut. Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026 Waterproof Phone Pouch Turn any phone into a waterproof camera with an inexpensive waterproof pouch. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 The method allows the creation of 3D objects with varying mechanical and optical properties — such as hardness and transparency — at the pixel level using a single, inexpensive material. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexpensive

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inexpensive was circa 1846

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“Inexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexpensive. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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inexpensive

adjective
in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌin-ik-ˈspen(t)-siv How to pronounce inexpensive (audio)
: not high in price : cheap
inexpensively adverb
inexpensiveness noun

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