expensive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Flights booked three weeks in advance also became more expensive across almost every airline, according to the analysis.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Tomatoes have also become quite expensive, with prices skyrocketing nearly 40 percent in April compared to last year, per the Consumer Price Index.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Fans have reported they were "misled" about the location of seats, including through the creation of more expensive 'front' category tickets released after the initial sales.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The challenge is that most superconductors only work at extremely low temperatures, requiring expensive cooling systems that limit widespread use.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Lighter clothes were more expensive and required frequent professional cleaning, so while my everyday trousers and waistcoat looked rather somber in the daylight, they made suitable evening wear.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing expensive
List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Purple Hibiscus
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Evolution of a Great Idea"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
