sale

sale · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The exchange of goods or services for money.

  2. 2.

    A period when goods are sold at reduced prices.

  3. 3.

    [plural]The total amount sold.

Forms

plural: sales

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    for sale — Available to be bought.
  • •
    on sale — At a reduced price.

Related words

Antonyms: purchase
See also: buy, purchase, sell
Synonyms: deal, transaction

Etymology

From Old English sala, from Old Norse sala ("sale").