Price

/praɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
The price of the new smartphone is higher than the previous model.
The cost of something in terms of money, typically expressed as a sum or amount.
We need to compare the prices of different hotels before booking.
The equivalent amount paid in an exchange, which may not always be monetary.
She paid the price of her ambition with long hours and hard work.
verb
To determine the amount expected to be paid for (something); to set a price.
The seller decided to price the antique vase at a thousand dollars.
To mark the price on goods for sale.
The store assistant is pricing all the winter clothing for the upcoming sale.

Etymology

Middle English price, from Old French pris, from Latin pretium.

Common Phrases and Expressions

price to pay
The cost or sacrifice associated with a decision.
set a price
To determine the amount of money requested for an item.
price tag
A label attached to an item displaying its cost.
price of admission
The fee required to enter a place or event.
price point
The specific price at which a product is sold.

Related Words

cost
The amount that needs to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
value
The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
expense
The cost incurred in buying, operating, or maintaining something.

Slang Meanings

Cheap
I found a cheap price for that jacket online.
Steep
The price for that concert was steep.
Big bucks
That luxury car costs big bucks.
Wallet-buster
The new phone is a wallet-buster!
Best bang for your buck
This deal gives you the best bang for your buck.