Synonyms of transaction

transaction

noun

tran-ˈzak-shən 

as in sale

the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price

if you want to return any merchandise, make sure you keep the receipt for the initial sales transaction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sale
• deal
• purchase
• auction
• trade
• negotiation
• bargain
• buy
• steal
• clearance
• silent auction
• horse-trading
• closeout
• fair
• garage sale
• rummage sale
• yard sale
• haggle
• fire sale
• jumble sale
• tag sale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transaction

But protecting one constituency does not resolve the transaction’s economics, and most people publicly urging a settlement have received no such protection. — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

On the other side of the transaction, the calculation is much less personal. — Vito Emanuel, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

His office is reviewing related records and transactions and will take any additional actions warranted by its findings, the statement said. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Lutnick's firm, Newmark, was supposed to be representing the sellers in this transaction. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026