Definitions

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 company’s low-cost hydropower smelting operations and expanding upstream assets are expected to support earnings growth and margin resilience, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

They’ve also caught on as a low-cost alternative for remittances and as an easy way for consumers in countries with high inflation to protect their spending power.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The Storm Shadow missile programme is to be discontinued but will eventually be replaced by a new missile called Stratus, a low-cost cruise missile.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

If you’re not looking to drop $100 right now, there are other low-cost and no-cost adjustments you can make to cut back on bills while keeping cool.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 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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