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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For years India's economy was driven by its vast services sector that saw millions of people working away in low-cost back offices providing consultancy for predominantly western companies.

From Barron's

The index fund—which pitches itself as “a straightforward, low-cost fund offering” suitable for the core holding in a diversified portfolio—has delivered a total return of more than 16% in 2026.

From Barron's

Community colleges are proposing low-cost bachelor’s programs they say are needed to meet job demands in their districts.

From Los Angeles Times

The lowest-priced Apple products tend to still be more expensive than the lowest-cost models from competitors.

From Barron's

Prolonged conflict forces the US and Israel to use up high-value assets to intercept comparatively low-cost threats.

From BBC

low-cost

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