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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DeepSeek, one of China's top AI labs, shook up the industry in January 2025 with a low-cost, high-performance chatbot, challenging assumptions of US dominance.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

For someone who doesn’t have enough assets to work with an adviser, a low-cost target-date fund can still be a reasonable investment solution, Lofley said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

Australia is investigating how and where the firm behind an app used in popular low-cost smart glasses collects and stores personal data, the country's data protection watchdog said Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

European businesses have lost market share in China over recent years and say they are being pummeled in their home market by low-cost Chinese products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 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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