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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Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 With the enormous distractions and investments in college sports now removed, our institutions of higher learning can focus on their only mission, and that is providing the best, most affordable education on earth for our young people. — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Under the now-permanent directive, more than 47,000 units of affordable housing are in the pipeline, with 7,728 of them under construction, according to the mayor’s campaign. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 For some people, getting a hair transplant in Turkey may be the affordable option. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affordable

Word History

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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