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

“We didn’t feel we had much leverage,” said Otter’s husband, Dan Otter, 60, who runs a nonprofit that advocates for low-cost investments in retirement plans for teachers.

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And ample low-cost power means more economic growth.

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And ample low-cost power means more economic growth.

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Research shows that cutting access to free and low-cost health coverage worsens health outcomes and piles medical debt onto people who are already struggling financially.

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Sally Pavey, chair of CAGNE, said increased low-cost flights would export sterling from the UK economy and place an "unsustainable burden on the inadequate infrastructure".

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Related Words

• economical 
• inexpensive 
• low-priced