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.