white sale
Definition
Noun: A sale at a store where household linens, such as sheets, towels, and tablecloths, are sold at reduced prices.
Usage
This term is used primarily in retail and advertising contexts to announce a promotional event focused on linens. It is a specific type of sale. - The department store is having its annual white sale next week. - I need new towels, so I'm waiting for the white sale to start.
Advanced Usage
- Historically, the term originated because these sales traditionally featured white-colored linens, though modern "white sales" often include linens of any color.
- The phrase can be used metaphorically to indicate a general period of discounted goods, though this is less common.
- With all these discounts, it feels like a white sale on electronics.
Variants and Related Words
- Sale (n): The general event of selling goods at reduced prices.
- Linen (n): A type of fabric or items (like sheets or tablecloths) made from flax or similar materials; often used broadly to refer to household textiles.
Synonyms
- Linen sale
- Bed and bath sale
Related Phrases
- Clearance sale: A sale to clear out old inventory.
- Going-out-of-business sale: A sale when a store is closing permanently.
Notes
"White sale" is a fixed compound noun. It is not typically used in a phrasal verb or idiomatic structure beyond its direct retail meaning.
Noun
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a sale of household linens
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