Definition of "expensive"

Kid-friendly meaning of expensive, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "expensive" mean?

expensive (adjective) — costing a lot of money.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables3 (ex·pen·sive)

Example sentences using "expensive"

Grade K–2
That car is expensive.
Grade 3–5
The expensive sneakers fell apart faster than the regular pair I bought last year.
Grade 6–8
An expensive item is sometimes worth the higher price if it lasts for many years, but other times you are mostly paying for the brand name on the label.

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