prices

word · lemma: price

/ˈpɹaɪsəz/
PRY-siz
/pɹˈaɪsɪz/
PRY-siz

Definition

The amounts of money you must pay to buy things. It can also mean the cost or negative result of getting or doing something.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for money in shopping contexts: 'high prices', 'low prices', 'raise prices', 'compare prices'. Singular 'price' is for one item or one general cost; plural 'prices' is common when talking about many items or the general market. Also used figuratively in phrases like 'pay the price'.

Example Sentences

Food prices are going up this year.

basic

We compared prices before we bought a new TV.

basic

The store has lower prices than the mall.

basic

With prices this high, eating out every weekend is getting hard.

natural

Airline prices change fast, so I booked my ticket right away.

natural

If they keep raising prices, people will stop buying it.

natural