noun / verb
price
The amount charged for something, or to set that amount.
The price of fresh strawberries drops during the summer harvest.
Etymology
The Latin word names a value or payment. English preserves the amount paid, and the verb describes assigning that amount.
More examples
- We compare prices before buying a new refrigerator.
- We price each sandwich at eight dollars.
- These boots are priced too high for my budget.
Forms
price · prices · priced · pricing
pricey adjective — Costing a relatively large amount of money.