affordable
adjective
af·ford·able
ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl 
: 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]
Examples of affordable in a Sentence
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
they've added some affordable options
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According to the latest report from the California Association of Realtors, the state’s most affordable homes can primarily be found in Northern California and the Central Valley.
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Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
This simple taupe geometric style peel-and-stick wallpaper is affordable, easy to apply, and looks gorgeous without being too bold or loud.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Congress has a chance to restore a path to affordable, flexible health coverage for millions of small-business owners and independent workers.
—Justin Leventhal, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
America needs about 4 million more homes to return housing to affordable levels, according to Goldman Sachs Research.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordable. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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