affordable

adjective

af·​ford·​able ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl How to pronounce affordable (audio)
Synonyms of affordable
: able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
products sold at affordable prices
an affordable purchase
affordable housing [=housing that is not too expensive for people of limited means]
affordability
ə-ˌfȯr-də-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce affordable (audio)
noun
affordably
ə-ˈfȯr-də-blē How to pronounce affordable (audio)
adverb
an affordably priced car

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once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed they've added some affordable options
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Ask the practical question, choose the affordable step, and let stability feel supportive. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026 The Maverick’s core customer isn’t a traditional pickup truck buyer but someone who might be coming over from an equally affordable car, like a Honda Civic. — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 That’s why the electric F-150 replacement has been delayed in favor of something smaller and more affordable. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Football introduces more students and families to the university and reinforces that a local, affordable higher education option with Division I athletics exists right on the South Side. — Monique Carroll, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affordable

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Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of affordable was in 1647

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