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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Noun
There are a number of great kitchenware deals kicking around, including markdowns on nonstick and stainless steel cookware, air fryers, Keurigs, and immersion blenders.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
There are also must-see markdowns on TVs from Samsung, Toshiba, Roku, and more top brands.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
The hue of this coastal teal colorway reminds me of my favorite Free People Movement pair, though the pants are also marked down in black.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
Car companies executed a huge pull-forward in orders from abroad ahead of tariffs, so dealers may be marking down prices to clear inventories.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 15 July 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markdown. Accessed 22 Jul. 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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