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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Beyond personal preference—which is no small consideration—there are also economical considerations involved in making the decision to invest the time and money to prepare a home for aging in place.
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
Fast food has long been considered a more economical, if not more healthful, way to eat.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 May 2025
And the 95-Wh battery keeps things juiced for up to 51 minutes, which could translate to a flight range of 41 km (25.4 miles) with an economical push.
—Paul Ridden
may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2025
For everything else, the Cercle team rents the sound, light and camera equipment and hires local crews to work in each city, making the project more economical and ecological.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
Fast food has long been considered a more economical, if not more healthful, way to eat.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 May 2025
And the 95-Wh battery keeps things juiced for up to 51 minutes, which could translate to a flight range of 41 km (25.4 miles) with an economical push.
—Paul Ridden
may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2025
For everything else, the Cercle team rents the sound, light and camera equipment and hires local crews to work in each city, making the project more economical and ecological.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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