low-cost
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of low-cost
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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The company has faced scrutiny over its environmental footprint and allegations of human rights violations, and faces growing competition from low-cost e-commerce companies such as Temu and AliExpress.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Even people who know very little about finance typically know that stock-picking funds rarely beat a low-cost fund that passively follows “the index,” and that costs really matter a lot to your long-term returns.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The Coastal Commission signed off on it a few years ago after extended tussles and finally an agreement regarding low-cost housing provisions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Dollar General DG 0.16%increase; up pointing triangle lifted its outlook for the year as profit and sales climbed in the latest quarter, boosted by consumers’ continued reliance on the company for low-cost goods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
This facility provided children from my school and other tribal schools in the area with a low-cost lunch—peanut-buttered brown bread, and a mug of skimmed milk.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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