bar·gain-base·ment
ˈbär-gən-ˈbās-mənt 
1
: of inferior quality or worth
2
: markedly inexpensive
bargain-basement rates
: a section of a store (such as the basement) where merchandise is sold at reduced prices
Examples of bargain-basement in a Sentence
Adjective
throughout the trip we ate at bargain-basement restaurants in order to save money
bargain-basement shoes that fell apart after a week
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Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In response to recent slowdowns in overall visitation to the city, many overnight and day-trip destinations have rolled out bargain-basement deals on accommodations, parking, admissions and more.
—Matt Villano, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
Lululemon is suing Costco for manufacturing and selling clothing that looks like their own high-end athleisure at bargain basement prices.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
Wasson's shoppers were typically middle class, while Goldblatt's was known as a bargain-basement department store, and Indianapolis shoppers noticed the lack of quality merchandise.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In response to recent slowdowns in overall visitation to the city, many overnight and day-trip destinations have rolled out bargain-basement deals on accommodations, parking, admissions and more.
—Matt Villano, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Noun
Amazon's annual mega sale brings bargain basement prices on everything from electronics, clothes, office supplies and more to a computer screen near you.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
Lululemon is suing Costco for manufacturing and selling clothing that looks like their own high-end athleisure at bargain basement prices.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for bargain-basement
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“Bargain-basement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bargain-basement. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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