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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Bradenton Gulf Islands, Florida Where neighboring islands like Lido Key and Longboat Key can be pricey due in part to the presence of properties like Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis, Anna Maria Island and its Bradenton beaches have the same white sandy shores without the staggering nightly rates. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 July 2025 According to the Michelin Guide, not all restaurants included in the guide are fancy or pricey. Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025 A picture is worth a thousand words, but a digital camera can be pricey. PC Magazine, 12 July 2025 Best Amazon Prime Day Outlet Tech Deals Electronics can be pricey. Nicol Natale, People.com, 11 July 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on pricey

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!