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

Maintaining muscle strength is one of the most accessible, effective and low-cost ways to influence how well we age.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Recreational travel is mostly on the tandem bicycle; campgrounds on our routes are low-cost, and the riding is next to free.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Kim’s platform includes a plan to expand the state’s low-cost auto insurance program, which offers limited policies written by private carriers to low-income drivers, to all drivers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The company has faced scrutiny over its environmental footprint and allegations of human rights violations and faces growing competition from low-cost e-commerce companies such as Temu and AliExpress.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

I can see her at the funeral, a shoddy, low-cost affair held in the basement of some dubious funeral parlor.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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