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noun

ˈprīs How to pronounce price (audio)
Definition of pricenext
1
as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had

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2
as in expense
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal I finished the project, but the price was losing a night's sleep

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3
as in reward
something offered or given in return for a service performed there was a price on the criminal's head

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price

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verb

as in to prize

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Recent Examples of price
Noun
The recent changes followed reports that some foreign residents had been driving up home prices or evading payments for their public health insurance. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Luckily, the country fried steak at Dino’s was half the price with double the food. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
Clarify the expectation, price your time fairly, and choose one daily improvement that protects your energy while helping your confidence become more consistent. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026 They’re often orchestrated by professional companies, such as Everything But The House, Grasons, Handled, and Treasured Estates, who catalogue and price the items, then manage transactions and crowd control during the event. — Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for price
Recent Examples of Synonyms for price
  1. cost
  2. expense
  3. reward
  4. prize
  5. fee
  6. bounty
  7. ascertain
  8. rate
Noun
  • Theoretically, Newcastle had decent capacity to bring in a forward from both a Premier League squad cost ratio (SCR) and a UEFA financial rules perspective.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Behrouz Mehri | Afp | Getty Images France's deteriorating public finances and political deadlock are becoming a growing concern for bond investors, with borrowing costs near financial-crisis-era highs as another difficult budget battle looms.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cost
Noun
  • Others argued the city cannot afford massive new spending on police, its greatest expense, and must make the department more efficient.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Family Dollar employee suffered damages, including losses in compensation and benefits, medical expenses, and anxiety and emotional distress, according to the EEOC.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of expense
Noun
  • Carnival Cruise Line's new rewards program lets guests earn status based on spending, while ending lifetime status for most future members.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Both feature rewards, notifications, constant updates and personalized offers intended to keep users engaged and incentivize them to return.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of reward
Verb
  • And though there’s a sense Anthropic fever has escalated in recent months (including the demand explosion around the company’s mammoth $65 billion fundraise), Anthropic shares have been the most prized for some time.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While Telluride is prized for its intimacy and Toronto for its populist appeal, the value proposition for Venice has always been its star quality.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • According to materials provided to CNBC, Google has also directly targeted Microsoft and Anthropic, claiming their recurring seat fees and separate product licenses make their offerings more expensive and less flexible.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The final fee of £125million was agreed upon just before 5pm on Tuesday.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fee
Noun
  • Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of bakeries stocking fresh cakes, cupcakes, croissants and other treats to soothe your sweet tooth.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In its bleakest moments, the novel suggests that the ordeal of being gay in a venomously bigoted society negates its bounty.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bounty
Verb
  • Roman’s catalog of galaxies will help scientists ascertain how quickly the universe is expanding due to these puzzling, unseen forces.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • McNally says in addition, satellite images that tanker tracking firms normally rely on to ascertain shipping traffic are no longer widely available.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascertain
Noun
  • Data collected by the USDA said beef was one of seven categories forecasted to grow faster than the 20-year historical average rate.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And should the Federal Reserve raise its overnight lending rate to banks this year?
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
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