low-cost

[loh-kawst, -kost] / ˈloʊˈkɔst, -ˈkɒst /

ADJECTIVE

cheap

Synonyms

STRONGEST

economical inexpensive low-priced

WEAK

at a bargain bargain bargain-basement bargain-counter bought for a song budget buy cheapo competitive cost next to nothing cut-price cut-rate depreciated dime a dozen easy on the pocketbook half-priced irregular low low tariff lowered marked down moderate nominal on sale popularly priced real buy reasonable reduced sale slashed standard steal uncostly undear utility worth the money

Antonyms

STRONGEST

expensive high-priced

Example Sentences

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Alternatively, invest the entire $2,000 in a low-cost, broadly diversified index fund.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The many needs include smarter enforcement of existing laws, faster development of low-cost interim and permanent housing, better coordination of outreach and follow-up services and more people willing to do all of this work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Shares in Raspberry Pi RPI 25.08%increase; green up pointing triangle Holdings climbed after the low-cost computer maker said it expects full-year earnings to significantly exceed market expectations, after projecting strong profitability for the first half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“They have been known as the low-cost provider for 50 years.”

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Lawrence exploited to the limit the free labor of graduate students, an important key to low-cost operation of the enormous piece of capital equipment he was erecting.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

low-cost

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