inexpensive
/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Involving little expense; reasonable in price; cheap.
Adjective
Examples
Cameras for black and white recording are relatively inexpensive, but color cameras cost twice to four times as much.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Not extravagant in expenditure.
Adjective
Examples
The Swiss people are frugal and inexpensive in their own habits […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “inexpensive” mean?
Involving little expense; reasonable in price; cheap.
Is “inexpensive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.