pricey
adjective
expensive or unduly expensive.
Example Sentences
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Airlines often complain that Heathrow is the world's most most expensive hub airport, and have repeatedly voiced concern that the airport's expansion plans will make it pricier.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The company said strong demand for pricier high-bandwidth-memory chips and other AI memory products resulted in the solid quarterly performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
US President Donald Trump is under pressure to respond to the increasing success of Chinese AI models that many companies prefer to the more powerful, but pricier, US versions from Anthropic or OpenAI.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
“ARM borrowers tend to be higher-income households purchasing more expensive homes in pricier markets,” the company noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The couple is now planning a pricier date out—to see the movie “Obsession” at a local theater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
