pricey

adjective

pric·​ey ˈprī-sē How to pronounce pricey (audio)
variants or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest

Examples of pricey in a Sentence

The car is a little pricey. a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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According to scientists at the University of Nottingham, however, such substances can be pricey, not very effective, and/or not sufficiently durable. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025 This unique-to-CEF measure tells us when a fund is cheap or pricey. Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025 While pricey, these masks are not only lightweight and comfortable but super durable as well. Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025 Sheridan’s popular and pricey productions, like Yellowstone and its prequels 1883 and 1923, have reportedly cost anywhere between $7-22 million an episode. Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pricey

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pricey was in 1932

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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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