reasonable price — fair price
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A price that is not too high and seems fair for what you get.
Say it like a native
Textbook The item was offered at a financially justifiable cost.
Native It was a reasonable price.
'A financially justifiable cost' is absurd; 'a reasonable price' is the set phrase.
Pattern: reasonable price (for something)
In use
- The hotel offered comfortable rooms at a reasonable price.money
- In my opinion, public transport should be available at a reasonable price so that everyone can afford to use it.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ The food was in a reasonable price.
✓ The food was a reasonable price.
'A reasonable price' or 'at a reasonable price' — not 'in'.
Common collocations
a reasonable price— a reasonable price, at a reasonable price, reasonably priced, good value
Don't confuse it
'Reasonable price' is more positive than 'cheap price' and suggests good value, not just low cost.