clearance sale
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Definition
Noun: A sale held by a retailer to sell off remaining stock, typically at reduced prices, in order to clear out inventory and make space for new goods.
Usage
A "clearance sale" is a specific type of sale event. It is used to describe a store's final effort to sell items, often because they are discontinued, out of season, or overstocked. The term strongly implies significant price reductions.
Examples
- The department store is having a clearance sale on all winter clothing.
- I bought this sofa for 70% off during the end-of-season clearance sale.
- Check the clearance sale section for the best deals.
Advanced Usage
- "Final clearance sale": Emphasizes that this is the last sale event before items are removed entirely, often indicating the lowest possible prices.
- The "Going Out of Business" sign announced a final clearance sale with everything must go.
Variants and Related Words
- Clearance (noun): The act or process of clearing or removing items. Often used as a modifier (e.g., clearance items, clearance rack, clearance price).
- I found this on the clearance rack.
- Clear out (phrasal verb): To sell items cheaply to get rid of them. This is the action a "clearance sale" accomplishes.
- The store needs to clear out last year's models.
Synonyms
- Liquidation sale: Often used when a store is closing permanently.
- Closeout sale: Similar to a clearance sale, focusing on selling the last items of a particular line.
- Inventory reduction sale: A more formal term with the same meaning.
Related Phrases
- "Everything must go!": A common advertising phrase used during clearance or liquidation sales.
- "Prices slashed": Indicates deep discounts, commonly associated with clearance events.
Noun
- a sale to reduce inventory