Definitions

bargain-basement

ADJECTIVE

cheap

Synonyms

STRONGEST

competitive economical low-cost low-priced reasonable

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

expensive unreasonable

WEAK

costly dear precious priceless valuable

ADJECTIVE

low-cost

Synonyms

STRONGEST

economical inexpensive low-priced

WEAK

at a bargain bargain 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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“We’re not going to be in a situation with bargain-basement fares anytime soon,” Funk said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

The online retailer Shein, popular among Americans for its bargain-basement fashion, looked at a U.S. listing before facing criticism from U.S. lawmakers over its supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

After Disney+ launched in 2019 at a bargain-basement price, the company put its efforts into producing dozens of shows specifically for the streamer, in an attempt to build subscriber interest and loyalty.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2024

All have more recent playing time than Driedger, whose salary isn’t exactly bargain-basement for teams pressed up against the NHL’s salary cap ceiling of $83.5 million.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

So who's coming in on the bargain-basement floor?

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, September 22, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

bargain-basement

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