inexpensive
Americanadjective
adjective
Synonym Usage
See cheap.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of inexpensive
Explanation
Anything that's inexpensive doesn't cost a lot. The inexpensive camping trip your family takes, instead of flying first class to Disney World, might turn out to be a lot of fun! Inexpensive things are affordable, sometimes because they're cheaply made, but often because they're reasonably priced. Check out the thrift stores before you buy those $200 jeans — you might find an inexpensive used pair that looks identical! Or cook an inexpensive meal at home instead of eating at a fancy restaurant, and you'll have money to splurge on dessert. The Latin root of expensive means "weigh out money," and the prefix in- means "not."
Example Sentences
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The company makes it clear that the cleaning service is priced with data collection in mind, providing customers with an inexpensive cleaning in exchange for using their home as a training ground.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Vanillin offers another important advantage beyond its potential biological activity: it is inexpensive and readily available.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
It is also inexpensive to create digital content.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Micron and Nvidia are among high-profile semiconductor companies that have been raking in cash and still have inexpensive stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Eager agents answered the inquiries with assurances that there was plenty of inexpensive land available.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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