Pronunciation

/səˈleɪ/

Definitions

Noun

• A sale is a reduction in price on goods or services offered for purchase, typically for a limited time. (Example: “The store is having a big sale this weekend.”)
• An auction where items are sold to the highest bidder is often referred to as a sale. (Example: “The estate sale included many valuable antiques.”)

Verb

• To sell something at a lower price than usual, often for promotional purposes. (Example: “The company decided to hold a sale to clear out old inventory.”)
• To make a purchase during a sale event. (Example: “I bought a new sofa on sale.”)

Phrases

• “Going on sale” indicates that an item or items will soon be discounted.
• “Sale price” refers to the reduced cost of an item during a sale.
• “End-of-season sale” is a common type of sale that occurs when a retailer clears out inventory for the next season.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The store had a huge sale, with discounts up to 50% off.”
• Verb: “We decided to hold a sale to celebrate our anniversary.”
• Phrasal Verb: “The book was originally priced at $30, but it’s now on sale for only $15.”

Synonyms

• Discount
• Special offer
• Clearance
• Reduction
• Bargain
• Promo

Antonyms

• Increase
• Markup
• Premium
• Regular price
• No discount