low-priced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of low-priced
First recorded in 1715–25
Explanation
Low-priced things are inexpensive — they don't cost a lot of money. When you choose a low-priced brand of shampoo instead of an expensive one, you end up with more cash in your bank account (but with more frizz as well). The newest, fanciest version of a cellphone is definitely not low-priced, but if you wait a year or two, it will probably become a low-priced option. You might choose to shop at low-priced stores if saving money is important to you, or if your income requires it. Thrift stores and yard sales are two good ways to find low-priced clothes and furniture.
Example Sentences
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Beauty, already known for low-priced cosmetics, said Wednesday that it would cut prices on some of its products to spur demand.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Gas was up, and even for low-priced tickets it was difficult for people to say that three months from now they’ll have money, so they’re not gonna buy a ticket.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The MP deal included capital for expansion, a price floor to ensure China couldn’t flood the market with low-priced materials, and off-take agreements to ensure all MP’s products will be sold.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
Several countries have raised concerns that their markets are being flooded with low-priced Chinese products they cannot compete with.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
They got off the bus in a town a little south of Orlando, and here a nice cab driver—she still remembers his name—took them to a low-priced hotel.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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