Noun You paid a high price for the car. We bought the house at a good price. The price of milk rose. What is the difference in price between the two cars? I know he said he wouldn't do it, but I think it's just a matter of finding his price. Verb They priced the house too high. Workers quickly priced the new merchandise. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Superintendent Dan Bridges said the district must deal with price increases to keep up with technology.Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 That group has seen a 17 percentage-point increase in the share reporting a hardship as a result of price increases, to 63%. Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Our selection includes gaming foot pedals in a wide range of styles and price points. Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 His stance firmly puts one part of the Fed’s dual mandate (price stability) in the driver’s seat, while the other (maximum employment) has been moved to the back burner. Will Daniel, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 University of Alabama-Huntsville employee Aimee Woodard’s goal in trying to find a rental home is to find one in good shape that fits her price range. Scott Turner | Sturner@al.com, al, 3 Sep. 2022 Residents who rely on domestic wells are increasingly paying the price. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 In an interview with NPR earlier this month, Spikes said MoviePass is negotiating with theaters for lower ticket prices instead of paying full price. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 Diab reminded the commissioner that the quarterback was still paying the price for his activism. Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022
Verb
The previous decade had seen a burst of academic interest in the financial instruments, including a pioneering model of how to more accurately price them. Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 21 June 2022 There’s no reason for Uncle Sam to subsidize advanced degrees; private markets can price credit risk. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Most tattoo artists who specialise in single-needle artwork will price by piece. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Such high values can price out retail investors and leave little room for further future appreciation. Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Doing things like this will only price out even more families and kids. Nicole Gull Mcelroy, Fortune, 16 June 2022 Lawmakers also included a rebate should price increases outpace the rate of inflation. Emily Cochrane, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 The measure displays price changes from one month to the next. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 30 July 2022 For those looking to sell their home, Ms. Fairweather said to talk to your agent about what comparable homes in your area sold for a month ago and price about 5% below that. Veronica Dagher, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English pris, from Anglo-French, from Latin pretium price, money; probably akin to Sanskrit prati- against, in return — more at pros-