low-budget

American

[loh-buhj-it] / ˈloʊˈbʌdʒ ɪt /

adjective

made or done on a small or reduced budget; costing relatively little money.

a low-budget film.

Etymology

Origin of low-budget

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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"This is a solid opening for the 2nd episode of a low-budget horror comedy series," Gross said.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Director Duncan Jones’ low-budget debut “Moon” keeps its focus tightly contained.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Shen then rolled out a low-budget hotel chain across China, inspired by landing in Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and driving the 20 miles to downtown Dallas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

“Heated Rivalry” is a relatively low-budget Canadian television show — based on the “Game Changers” romance novel series by Rachel Reid — that streamed on HBO Max earlier this year.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

That made him look like a low-budget Iron Man, but at least he had both hands free.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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