economical
adjective
eco·nom·i·cal
ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-kəl 
ˌē-kə-
1
: marked by careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources : thrifty
an economical shopper
2
: operating with little waste or at a saving
an economical car
3
archaic
: economic sense 5
Examples of economical in a Sentence
an economical way to heat your house
a practical and economical solution to the problem
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Written in a fresh, economical style, they're informed by her pointed wit and acute moral and psychological perception.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 19 July 2025
Be thoughtful, economical and evocative in your sentences.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Beans are a nutritious, convenient, versatile, and economical legume (a plant that includes pods).1 Beans contain a unique combination of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, offering many health benefits, such as improving blood sugar and cholesterol and aiding digestion.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
Dahlias are available as pre-started plants from garden centers and plant sales, but they can also be purchased as tubers, which are much more economical.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 19 July 2025
Be thoughtful, economical and evocative in your sentences.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Beans are a nutritious, convenient, versatile, and economical legume (a plant that includes pods).1 Beans contain a unique combination of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, offering many health benefits, such as improving blood sugar and cholesterol and aiding digestion.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
Dahlias are available as pre-started plants from garden centers and plant sales, but they can also be purchased as tubers, which are much more economical.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for economical
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“Economical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economical. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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