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
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Verb
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
The markdowns extend across all categories on the site, spanning from spacious luggage to comfy apparel.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Jenni Kayne Everything at Jenni Kayne is 20% off for the holiday weekend—and our hearts are set on its cult-favorite sweaters, including these bestsellers that almost never get marked down.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2024
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Noun
This savings event will also include in-store markdowns, which start on Wednesday, October 9.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
The markdowns extend across all categories on the site, spanning from spacious luggage to comfy apparel.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
Verb
This set of 10 cabinet bar pulls is marked down by 74 percent during the sale, making this an ideal time to refresh anything from a vanity cabinet, pantry door, or dresser drawers.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Jenni Kayne Everything at Jenni Kayne is 20% off for the holiday weekend—and our hearts are set on its cult-favorite sweaters, including these bestsellers that almost never get marked down.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2024
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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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