affordable

adjective

ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl How to pronounce affordable (audio)
Definition of affordablenext
1
as in popular
being within the financial means of most people once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed

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2
as in cheap
costing little they've added some affordable options

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Recent Examples of affordable The unions cited concerns including job security, affordable health care, and wages that meet New York City’s inflated cost of living. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Some say the possibility of being slapped with the fees is a factor in buyers’ waning interest in condos, which have long been a relatively affordable option, at the same time that construction of new condos has continued to lag across the state. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The developers also pledged $2 million to the city’s Housing Trust Fund, which provides financing to affordable housing projects. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 But Hazelwood’s $121,358 median value in 2022 is still affordable for a household earning about $40,000, based on economic data. — Ira Goldstein, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affordable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affordable
  1. popular
  2. cheap
  3. accessible
  4. inexpensive
  5. discount
  6. reasonable
Adjective
  • The series is a big-budget bet for Disney+, adapting a wildly popular webtoon with around 3 billion views worldwide into a lavish romantasy series.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The nine suites sell out far in advance, especially if there's a popular event in the city, so book well ahead if your heart is set on staying here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of popular
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  • Amazon’s two cheaper models also come in child-friendly versions tailored to whether your child is between three and five, or six and 12.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The audience is full of young people — the revival has continued the original production’s commitment to offering cheap day-of tickets — many of whom have strong connections to the material.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Accessibility Very good—two street-level entrances have ramps in place and are wheelchair-accessible, and lifts access all floors of the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • Try a paint sample, a small mirror or an inexpensive piece of decor.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The development marks an important shift in the way modern militaries could defend against the growing threat posed by inexpensive drones.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • Why do ultra-discount carriers like Spirit and Frontier often struggle in this country, whereas in Europe airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, and EasyJet seem to be able to make the same no-frills business model work—with huge benefits for travellers?
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
  • Consumers in the Midwest submitted the most votes for Kroger in the conventional non-discount supermarket category.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Definition of discount
Adjective
  • Our responsibility is to provide accurate medical information, compassionate counseling and the full range of medically reasonable options so patients can make informed decisions consistent with their values.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • North Carolina has embraced pro-economic growth policies, like lower taxes and reasonable regulations.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reasonable

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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affordable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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