discount


3dis·count

adj \ˈdis-ˌkant\

Definition of DISCOUNT

1
a : selling goods or services at a discount <discount stores> <a discount broker> <discount airlines> b : offered or sold at a discount <discount tickets>
2
: reflecting a discount <discount prices>

First Known Use of DISCOUNT

1863

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