Main Entry: sale

Pronunciation: \ˈsāl\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sala; akin to Old High German sala transfer, Old English sellan to sell — more at sell

Date: before 12th century

1 : the act of selling; specifically : the transfer of ownership of and title to property from one person to another for a price
2 a : opportunity of selling or being sold : demand b : distribution by selling
3 : public disposal to the highest bidder : auction
4 : a selling of goods at bargain prices
5 plural a : operations and activities involved in promoting and selling goods or services <vice-president in charge of sales> b : gross receipts

— for sale : available for purchase

— on sale 1 : for sale
2 : available for purchase at a reduced price