low-end

adjective

ˈlō-ˌend How to pronounce low-end (audio)
Definition of low-endnext
as in cheap
costing little a low-end stereo system that's good enough for casual listening

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Recent Examples of low-end Efforts should be redoubled to encourage more men to enter the medical field, space exploration, mining endeavors and every other high-end and even low-end profession. — Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025 Crucially, there were many sand recordings in the field and on the foley stage, the most interesting of which were low-end groans. — Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2025 With the improved channel management, upgrading to even just a low-end WiFi 7 router feels like a major upgrade because all those devices that were crowding your network are better managed and have room to breathe. — Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Hoops is one of Panini’s low-end basketball releases printed on traditional paper card stock. — Tyler Holzhammer, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for low-end
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-end
  1. cheap
  2. inexpensive
  3. affordable
  4. reasonable
  5. low
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  • Read: The cost of avoiding microplastics In the mid-1990s, China emerged as the principal destination for used cups, straws, and the like; the country’s growing manufacturing sector was eager to make use of cheap, recycled raw plastic.
    — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • My problem is, one family member opens cards that have been left there for my daughter, and puts all sorts of cheap decorations around her grave.
    — Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Frontier is known for inexpensive tickets, but myriad fees for seat choices, carry-on bags and luggage.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Lore has it that New England butchers packed inexpensive cuts of meat into large barrels called butts for storage and transportation.
    — Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • Draper recently opened a second warehouse, wants a third and hopes to expand into Reno, Nevada, and a few other states that have struggled with affordable housing.
    — Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Modern solutions offer enterprise-level capabilities at more affordable prices.
    — Srinagesh Vitthanala, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of affordable
Adjective
  • In addition, corporations have to determine what a reasonable wage is, which typically requires the help of an accountant.
    — Vlad Rusz, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • And most of the reason is there’s too much government regulation keeping people from being able to build houses at a reasonable cost.
    — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Despite multiple promising routines in the practice sessions, Lee’s low score of 11.800 was not enough to send the Olympic Champion to Azerbaijan.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • But after spending most of the day under low stratus clouds, patchy fog and coastal drizzle caused by onshore flow, New Yorkers will likely need an umbrella for the evening hours, as a cold front coming from the west is expected to dump up to three-quarters of an inch of rain.
    — Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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