low-cost

[loh-kawst, -kost]

adjective

1. able to be purchased or acquired at relatively little cost.

   low-cost life insurance; low-cost housing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of low-cost¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

It closed in 2019, unable to compete with low-cost natural gas.

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This season, they are discussing a low-cost activity such as buying inexpensive templates of Christmas paper houses and making a craft day of it.

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Some providers offering free or low-cost services may skimp on encryption or log your activity.

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And the venture industry has poured nearly $5 billion into humanoid startups that promise to bring down the cost of onshore manufacturing and aim to give millions of Americans a low-cost domestic helper.

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Phil spokesperson told The Times that their ongoing funding challenges come from “fundraising limitations and rising operating costs,” while also maintaining their day-to-day operations, including free/low-cost community programs.

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Related Words

• economical 
• inexpensive 
• low-priced