sale-price

The sale-price of the new toy is clearly marked on the tag.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The price at which something is offered for sale: "sale-price" refers to the specific amount of money for which an item is sold, often implying a reduced or discounted price compared to the original retail price.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The store advertised a sale-price of $49.99 for the winter coat. (The item was offered at a discounted rate.)
  • Please check the sale-price tag before purchasing; it may be lower than the regular price. (The marked price for the current sale.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be on sale-price": to be available at a reduced cost.

  • All electronics are on sale-price this weekend. (All electronics are discounted.)

• "sale-price guarantee": a policy ensuring the buyer gets the lowest possible price during a sale.

  • The store offers a sale-price guarantee, so you can get a refund if the price drops further. (A promise of the best price.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sale (n): the act of selling goods or services; a period of reduced prices.

  • The store is having a big sale on furniture. (A promotional event with discounts.)

• Price (n): the amount of money expected or given in payment for something.

  • The price of the car is too high for my budget. (The cost.)

Synonyms

• Discounted price: a price reduced from the usual cost.
• Markdown: a reduction in the selling price.
• Bargain price: a very low price, often implying good value.

Phrasal Verbs

• Mark down: to reduce the price of an item.
  • The manager decided to mark down the winter coats to a sale-price. (Reduce the price.)

Related Idioms

• At a steal: for a very low price.

  • This jacket at a sale-price is a steal. (An excellent value.)

• Cut-rate: sold at a reduced price.

  • The cut-rate sale-price attracted many customers. (The discounted price.)