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

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low-cost

Despite continuing geopolitical uncertainty, Ryanair remains well positioned due to its low-cost model and exposure to European leisure travel, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

By law, the money must be invested in a low-cost index fund designed for long-term growth.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Finally, the Financial Times leads with the investor firm Apollo securing "a deal to buy EasyJet for £5.7bn, in a last-minute twist to the takeover battle for the low-cost airline".

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Haaland grew up in a low-cost, high-participation system of youth sports that couldn’t sound any more radical to American ears.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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

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