pricey

adjective

pric·​ey ˈprī-sē How to pronounce pricey (audio)
variants or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest

Examples of pricey in a Sentence

The car is a little pricey. a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Presumably, a portion of the tariffs is likely to be passed on to consumers, making these vehicles more pricey. Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025 Builder sentiment is dropping as everything from lumber to appliances is expected to grow pricier. Jasmine Cui, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025 Sending goods by plane is quicker than by sea, but significantly pricier. Michael Erman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025 Notably absent from this year's kit, however, are eggs, a key part of last year's offering, which are substantially pricier than a year ago as a result of shortages due to the bird flu outbreak that has forced a massive culling of herds. Siddharth Cavale, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pricey

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pricey was in 1932

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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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