Meaning & Definition of Price in English

1. The property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

• "The fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver"

• "He puts a high price on his services"

• "He couldn't calculate the cost of the collection"

2. The amount of money needed to purchase something

• "The price of gasoline"

• "He got his new car on excellent terms"

• "How much is the damage?"

3. Value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something

• "The cost in human life was enormous"

• "The price of success is hard work"

• "What price glory?"

4. The high value or worth of something

• "Her price is far above rubies"

5. A monetary reward for helping to catch a criminal

• "The cattle thief has a price on his head"

6. Cost of bribing someone

• "They say that every politician has a price"

7. United states operatic soprano (born 1927)

1. Determine the price of

• "The grocer priced his wares high"

2. Ascertain or learn the price of

• "Have you priced personal computers lately?"