Main Entry:

sale

Pronunciation:

\ˈsāl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English sala; akin to Old High German sala transfer, Old English sellan to sell — more at sell

Date:

before 12th century

1: the act of selling ; specifically : the transfer of ownership of and title to property from one person to another for a price2 a: opportunity of selling or being sold : demand b: distribution by selling3: public disposal to the highest bidder : auction4: a selling of goods at bargain prices5plural a: operations and activities involved in promoting and selling goods or services <vice-president in charge of sales> b: gross receipts

— for sale

: available for purchase

— on sale

1: for sale2: available for purchase at a reduced price