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
Examples of markdown in a Sentence
Verb
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Snag the compact American Tourister Carry-on for less than $60, or score an impressive markdown on the Samsonite Freeform Luggage Set.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
It’s currently marked down to $225).
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Noun
Top stores like Nordstrom, Anthropologie, and Walmart are offering major markdowns across every category, from fall fashion and cozy home staples to holiday hosting essentials and seasonal decorations.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Snag the compact American Tourister Carry-on for less than $60, or score an impressive markdown on the Samsonite Freeform Luggage Set.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Automet Wide-Leg Sweatpants These Automet wide-leg bottoms are Amazon’s best-selling sweatpants overall, and they’re currently marked down to $20.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
It’s currently marked down to $225).
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markdown. Accessed 19 Oct. 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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