unit price

American  

noun

1. rate.

2. a price for a service or commodity that includes all extra costs incidental to the item.

   the unit price of a wedding.

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unit price British  

noun

1. a price for foodstuffs, etc, stated or shown as the cost per unit, as per pound, per kilogram, per dozen, etc

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Etymology

Origin of unit price

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The unit price is far lower than the cost of systems the U.S. and allies are now firing at incoming Iranian missiles and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Health experts said ministers should consider increasing the unit price to build on the "life-saving policy".

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023

He said he saw a unit price change from $6.49 per box in March to $7.99 in April around the time of the floods.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2023

A joint order with Germany and possibly other countries could lead KMW to raise capacity, cut the unit price and speed up delivery, the ministry said.

From Reuters • May 24, 2023

The other eight structures were built by L. O. Herrold of Salem, on a unit price basis, the cost of the eight being $32,000.00.

From Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission Covering the Period December 1st, 1916 to November 30th, 1918 by Benson, S.