markdown

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noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 

1

: a lowering of price

2

: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced

mark down

2 of 2

verb

marked down; marking down; marks down

transitive verb

: to put a lower price on

Synonyms

Verb

• reduce
• write down

Examples of markdown in a Sentence

Verb

marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Summer isn’t over yet — so don’t miss the markdowns on Martha Stewart’s patio furniture collection at Amazon this week. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

As a Wayfair shopping expert, my eyes are always peeled for the latest markdowns. —Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025

Verb

Right now, the heirloom pieces—from a signature skillet to a charming butter dish—are marked down on Amazon for up to 26% off. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025

This lightweight summer blanket made of breathable cotton is 83 percent off right now in size queen and also significantly marked down in throw XL, twin XL, king, and oversized king sizes. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for markdown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown

Kids Definition

markdown

1 of 2 noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 

1

: a lowering of price

2

: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced

mark down

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)märk-ˈdau̇n

: to put a lower price on

marked down all the books for the sale