mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
marked down; marking down; marks down
: to put a lower price on
Examples of markdown in a Sentence
Verb
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Noun
Take advantage of major markdowns on popular brands, including Samsonite, Apple, and Dr. Scholl’s.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
The site is still brimming with markdowns on top brands like Kelly Clarkson Home, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, and Joss & Main.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Plus, table lamps to place atop nightstands are marked down to $28 apiece, and a solid wood platform bed that will make your space feel like a charming European bed-and-breakfast is deeply discounted.
—Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Currently marked down by 44% off the sticker price, this hands-free cleaning assistant with a self-emptying station only needs your attention every 60 days.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 5 May 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markdown. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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markdown
1 of 2 noun
mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
mark down
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)märk-ˈdau̇n
: to put a lower price on
marked down all the books for the sale
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