price
1 of 2noun
ˈprīs 
1
a
: the amount of money given or set as consideration for the sale of a specified thing
b
: the quantity of one thing that is exchanged or demanded in barter or sale for another
2
: the cost at which something is obtained
… the price of freedom is restraint …
J. Irwin Miller
J. Irwin Miller3
: the terms for the sake of which something is done or undertaken: such as
a
: an amount sufficient to bribe one
believed every man had his price
b
: a reward for the apprehension or death of a person
an outlaw with a price on his head
4
archaic : value, worth
price
2 of 2verb
priced; pricing
transitive verb
1
: to set a price on
2
: to find out the price of
3
: to drive by raising prices excessively
priced themselves out of the market
pricer noun
Synonyms
Noun
- ante
- charge
- cost
- damage
- fee
- figure
- freight
- price tag
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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 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 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
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-
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing price
Kids Definition
price 1 of 2
noun
ˈprīs
1
: the quantity of one thing given or asked for something else : the amount of money paid or to be paid
2
: the cost at which something is gotten or done
Giving up privacy is the price of fame.
3
: a reward for the capture of a criminal
price
2 of 2verb
priced; pricing
1
: to determine the amount something costs
The house is priced too high.
2
: to find out how much something costs
I've been pricing TVs.
Biographical Definition
Price
biographical name
ˈprīs
(Mary) Le*on*tyne lē-ˈän-ˌtēn
ˈlē-ən-ˌtēn,
ˈlā-
1927– American soprano price 1 of 2
noun
1
as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something I really wanted to buy that shirt, but the price was more money than I had Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- cost
- fee
- rate
- value
- sale
- damage
- freight
- charge
- price tag
- valuation
- figure
- bill
- tariff
- ante
- discount
- market value
- list price
- unit price
- reduction
- surcharge
- overcharge
- sticker price
- asking price
- price point
- markdown
- deduction
- invoice
- service charge
- deposit
- fair market value
- carrying charge
- service fee
- down payment
- tab
- check
- account
2
as in expense
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal I finished the project, but the price was losing a night's sleep Synonyms & Similar Words
- cost
- expense
- sacrifice
- risk
- forfeiture
- toll
- damages
- forfeit
- ante
- mulct
3
as in reward
something offered or given in return for a service performed there was a price on the criminal's head Synonyms & Similar Words
- reward
- premium
- bounty
- bonus
- prize
- wages
- decoration
- award
- tip
- bonanza
- trophy
- treasure trove
- plume
- jackpot
- gratuity
- honor
- distinction
- lagniappe
- desert(s)
price
2 of 2verb
as in to prize
Synonyms & Similar Words
- prize
- value
- rate
- ascertain
- estimate
- determine
- learn
- discover
- test
- decide
- judge
- survey
- deem
- assay
- appraise
- analyze
- adjudge
- guesstimate
- evaluate
- assess
- revalue
- settle
- valuate
- reappraise
- reevaluate
- set
- reassess
- undervalue
- transvalue
- underestimate
- transvaluate
- misjudge
- rejudge
- misprize
- misesteem