Meaning & Definition of word "Sale"
Sale
/seɪl/
noun:
- 1. The exchange of a commodity for money; the act of selling something.
- Example: The store is having a big sale on electronics this weekend.
- 2. A period during which a retailer sells goods at reduced prices.
- Example: I bought these shoes during the summer sale.
- 3. The act of selling something.
- Example: The sale of the house was finalized last week.
Etymology
●Middle English 'sale' from Old English 'sale' meaning 'selling'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fire sale:
A sale of goods at very low prices, typically because the seller wishes to dispose of them quickly.
garage sale:
A sale of used goods from a person's home, typically held in their garage or yard.
going out of business sale:
A sale that occurs when a business is closing down.
Related Words
sell:
To give something in exchange for money.
seller:
A person or entity that sells goods or services.
merchandise:
Goods that are bought and sold.
Slang Meanings of sale
Meaning: flash sale
● Example Sentence: They announced a flash sale, with discounts only available for a few hours.
Meaning: blowout sale
● Example Sentence: The store's blowout sale cleared out their entire inventory.