economy model

noun

A low-cost, no-frills version of a merchandise item, especially where a larger selection of more lavishly equipped models of the same item exist.

“The old man didn't like a real fancy car with a lot of gadgets that could break, so he went with the economy model instead of one of the more fancy models.”

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Meanings

nouneconomy model (plural economy models)

plural economy models

  1. A low-cost, no-frills version of a merchandise item, especially where a larger selection of more lavishly equipped models of the same item exist.

    The old man didn't like a real fancy car with a lot of gadgets that could break, so he went with the economy model instead of one of the more fancy models.

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“economy model.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/economy%20model. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “economy model,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/economy%20model.

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