for sale

phrase

: available for purchase

Examples of for sale in a Sentence

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Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune Merchandise for sale at a primary night party for Republican candidate Darren Bailey on June 28, 2022, at Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026 The Dolphins ring was believed to be the first player ring from either the 1972 or ’73 championship teams offered publicly for sale. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 For today, and for the immediate future, the Dodgers are not for sale. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 Like many in the business, Kennedy welcomes laws that would restrict the proliferation of dangerous synthetics and create a legal pathway for sale. — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for sale

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of for sale was in 1581

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“For sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20sale. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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