mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
marked down; marking down; marks down
: to put a lower price on
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Verb
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Even stylish carry-ons are getting the markdown treatment: the Belle & Bloom 5th Ave Leather Backpack, which is 40 percent off, makes the ultimate personal item for flights or a chic day bag while sightseeing.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
Parents and kids of all ages can read up on the family and their adventures with these Peppa Pig book sets, which are all currently marked down on Amazon.
—Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Among other things, markdown allows users to add formatting elements such as headings, lists, and links without the need for HTML tags.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Even stylish carry-ons are getting the markdown treatment: the Belle & Bloom 5th Ave Leather Backpack, which is 40 percent off, makes the ultimate personal item for flights or a chic day bag while sightseeing.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Verb
Originally $39, it’s marked down to just $16, or about the cost of a coffee and croissant at the airport.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
Parents and kids of all ages can read up on the family and their adventures with these Peppa Pig book sets, which are all currently marked down on Amazon.
—Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for markdown
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markdown. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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markdown
1 of 2 noun
mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
mark down
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)märk-ˈdau̇n
: to put a lower price on
marked down all the books for the sale
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