cut-rate sale
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Definition
Noun: A sale offering goods at significantly reduced prices, typically for a limited time. This term emphasizes the discounted nature of the prices themselves ("cut-rate").
Usage
A "cut-rate sale" is an event where items are sold at prices lower than usual. It is often used to clear inventory, attract customers, or promote specific products. The term highlights the bargain aspect.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to hold a cut-rate sale": To organize and run such a sale event.
- The department store held a cut-rate sale to make room for new spring collections.
Variants and Related Words
- Sale (n): A more general term for an event where goods are sold. A "cut-rate sale" is a specific type of sale.
- Clearance sale (n): A sale to clear out remaining stock, often at very low prices.
- Fire sale (n): A sale at very low prices, often due to an urgent need to sell (e.g., financial distress).
Synonyms
- Bargain sale
- Discount sale
- Markdown sale
Related Phrases
- On sale: Available for purchase at a reduced price.
- These coats are on sale for 50% off.
- For sale: Available to be bought.
- The house next door is for sale.
Noun
- an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices
- they held a sale to reduce their inventory
- I got some great bargains at their annual sale