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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Gibson said organizers wanted to make tickets free for children so that entire neighborhoods in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas could have a low-cost day out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The profit warning most applies to overseas airlines or low-cost operators.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 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

Developers designed a 200-unit project to provide low-cost housing for families living in the path of the new crosstown expressway.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

low-cost

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