low-cost
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of low-cost
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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By law, the money must be invested in a low-cost index fund designed for long-term growth.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
The plan rides on two ventures that are pursuing the same dream—creating a star on Earth to create abundant low-cost clean energy—in different ways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
In any case, it could be smart to establish some low-cost, out-of-the-money positions in case a VIX explosion does occur.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026
The GPT-5.6 series has three tiers: Sol, the company's new flagship model; Terra, a mid-range version for everyday work; and Luna, a fast, low-cost option.
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 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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