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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A source close to Ukraine’s F-16 fighter program tells us that Ukrainian pilots have downed more than 2,000 Russian cruise missiles and drones, and Kyiv has also pioneered the use of low-cost drone interceptors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

“U.S. restrictions could make Chinese open-source model companies an even more attractive and low-cost alternative.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

If there is to be rationing, most people would probably prefer that committed fans, with no interest in reselling, were rewarded with low-cost tickets.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Supporters hope it will lead to direct low-cost lending to governments as well as credit guarantees for commercial banks that give loans to defence companies.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

This facility provided children from my school and other tribal schools in the area with a low-cost lunch—peanut-buttered brown bread, and a mug of skimmed milk.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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