price-list
Definition
- Noun:
- A list of prices: A "price-list" is a document or digital record that itemizes the costs of goods or services offered for sale by a business or seller.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The restaurant's price-list shows the cost of each dish. (A document listing the prices of menu items.)
- Please consult the current price-list before placing your order. (Refer to the official list of prices.)
- The company updates its price-list every quarter. (The list of product costs is revised regularly.)
Advanced Usage
"to be on the price-list": to be included in the official list of prices.
- All new models are on the price-list starting next month. (The new models are listed with their costs.)
"to quote from the price-list": to state a price based on the official list.
- The salesperson quoted the price directly from the price-list. (The price was taken from the official document.)
Variants and Related Words
Price list (n, alternative spelling): same meaning as "price-list."
- The price list is printed on the back of the menu. (The list of prices.)
Price (n): the amount of money for which something is sold.
- The price of the item is $10. (The cost.)
List (n): a series of items written or printed together.
- Please add your name to the list. (A written record.)
Synonyms
- Price schedule: a detailed list of prices for various items or services.
- Rate card: a list of standard prices, especially in advertising or media.
- Tariff: a list of fixed charges, especially for services like utilities or hotels.
Related Idioms
"A price-list is only as good as its last update": a saying meaning that a list of prices is reliable only if it is current.
- Remember, a price-list is only as good as its last update — check the date. (The list may be outdated.)
"To be off the price-list": to be no longer available or priced according to the list.
- That item is off the price-list because it's discontinued. (It is no longer sold.)