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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The pantry provides low-cost food and support for residents, while also connecting people with organisations that can offer advice and practical help.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

To keep ticket prices down and align with its low-cost airfare model, Burbank was a better airport for the Los Angeles area due to lower operational costs than LAX.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The low-cost computer maker said it expects first-half adjusted Ebitda to be at least $38 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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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