Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cut-rate
adjective
/ˈkʌt reɪt/
Definition
Referring to a product or service that is offered at a lower price than usual, often implying inferior quality.
Examples
- The hotel offered cut-rate prices during the off-season.
- Be cautious when purchasing from cut-rate retailers; the quality may not meet your expectations.
- They chose a cut-rate service to save money, but it backfired.
Meaning
Cut-rate means provided or available at a significantly reduced price, typically suggesting lower quality or value.
Synonyms
- bargain
- discounted
- cheap
- low-cost
- inexpensive
