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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"Ukraine has shown us it is possible to manufacture low-cost drones in large quantities," said Huberdeau.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A former senior defense official described Lucas, which stands for low-cost unmanned combat attack system, as “the Toyota Corolla of drones.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

IULs, however, are notoriously complex, and you can also diversify through low-cost index funds, bonds, CDs and other assets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The mine is expected to add significant low-cost premium low-volatile, or PLV, metallurgical coal tons to the company’s offerings.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

As slave workers, they produced low-cost vegetables and fruit, farmed fish and pork, and made uniforms, cement, pottery, and glassware for the crumbling economy outside the fence.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden

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