low-cost
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of low-cost
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Shein has faced scrutiny over its environmental footprint and allegations of human rights violations, and faces growing competition from Chinese low-cost retailers like Temu and AliExpress.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
There are a couple of low-cost equal-weight ETFs available to U.S. investors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
He proposes a quick, low-cost, process for people to establish an address.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 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
Money was tight, but it was low-cost entertainment.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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