list price

noun

Synonyms of list pricenext
: the basic price of an item as published in a catalog, price list, or advertisement before any discounts are taken

Examples of list price in a Sentence

The car's list price was $30,000, but the actual selling price was less. We were given a 10 percent discount off the list price.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The full course of treatment for gonorrhea is eight tablets, and the list price does not reflect the final cost for patients, with or without insurance. Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 Those that do list prices on the National Park Service website. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025 Ketchum’s list price, while tops in the state, is actually down from July 2024 peaks. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025 In many cases, organizations receive discounts off of list prices, but Microsoft has cut back on direct volume deals for some types of customers. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for list price

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of list price was in 1871

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“List price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/list%20price. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

list price

noun
: the retail price of an item as published in a catalog, price list, or advertisement

More from Merriam-Webster on list price

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!