for cheap

phrase

: for a relatively low cost
They bought a used sofa for cheap.
You can dye your hair at home for cheap.

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By ditching expensive cobalt and nickel for cheap, abundant iron, automakers lower costs while creating a battery that is safer and less prone to fire. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 The race for cheap, lightning-fast access to orbit has a new, giant metallic contestant. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 While most of its Prime Day deals have been removed, some highly effective ThinkPad business portables can still be had for cheap, along with a solid Chromebook and some monitors. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Hal spent much of the past decade in jail (which is to say, human jail) while John, rejecting the Green Lantern ring, sent it to former gym teacher Guy Gardenerer — seen in last year’s Superman film, and now on billboards for cheap energy drinks. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for cheap

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for cheap was in 1977

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“For cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20cheap. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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