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econ

econ

6.7
A low-cost basic version of a product to save money
  • adjective
  • /ˈiːkɒn/
  • Informal
translation icon : económico
  • He bought an econ car to reduce his monthly expenses.

Examples

  • The hotel offers an econ room for travelers who want to save money.

  • We chose the econ package because it fit our budget perfectly.

  • This econ model is perfect for budget-conscious families.

  • They offer an econ version of the smartphone.

  • We chose the econ package because it was the most affordable option available.

  • The hotel offers an econ room that is specifically designed to help guests save money.

  • This econ model is ideal for individuals looking for basic features without the high price tag.

Synonyms

cheap
vsecon
∞ 1.0

Costing little money compared with similar things

is an informal term suggesting basic construction and low cost
inexpensive
vsecon
86 1.0

Not costing much

is a casual descriptor for a simple money saving model
low-cost
vsecon
42 2.0

Cheap to buy and easy to afford

is an informal label that implies a basic money saving version
low-budget
vsecon
32 3.0

Planned or made to cost little money

is an informal product version that targets buyers wanting to save money
economical
vsecon
23 3.8

Not using much money or resources and avoiding waste

is an informal label aimed at reducing purchase and running costs
low-priced
vsecon
11 1.0

Not costing much money

is an informal term for a basic cost saving product version
no-frills
vsecon
5 3.8

Simple and basic without extra services or decoration

is an informal label that focuses on low price rather than features
cheapie
vsecon
  • Informal
6.7

Costing very little money

is an informal label used for budget basic versions

Antonyms

expensive
∞ 1.0

That costs a lot of money

luxury
322 4.2

A great comfort from expensive things or experiences that people do not need

How Cheap

dirt cheap
  • Informal
14 2.8
econ
  • Informal
6.7
low-cost
42 2.0
affordable
307 2.1

Surface Forms

econ positive

Etymology

Econ is a short form of economy and economical, words that come from old Greek parts oikos ('house') and nomos ('rule' or 'management'). So an econ product or package is a simple, low-cost option meant to help you save money.