for sale

phrase

: available for purchase

Examples of for sale in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first operation, in June, led authorities to a box truck carrying some 2,000 animals, a mix of reptiles, fish and invertebrates that were being smuggled for sale on the black market. — John Donegan Long Beach Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

For example, Virgin Voyages sold out its inaugural Northern Europe season within hours of opening itineraries for sale; some 2027 solar eclipse cruises were completely reserved before the 2026 solar eclipse sailings ever set sail. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

Members can then easily retrieve items from their storage locations, use them in looks and even list the items for sale on The Shed. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

The increase in homes for sale gives home shoppers who can afford to buy at current mortgage rates or pay all cash a wider selection and potentially, more leverage in negotiating better sales terms. — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for sale

• airmail
• assail
• avail
• bewail
• blackmail
• cattail
• cocktail
• curtail
• derail
• detail
• dovetail
• email