at a discount

idiom

: for less than the usual price
We were able to buy our tickets at a discount.

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Compared with data from the same period a year ago, for example, Zara and H&M only sold 23 percent of jeans at a discount this year, compared to 51 percent during May through September 2024. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025 Candle lovers, now's your chance to grab your favorite aromas at a discount during Bath & Body Works' biggest sale of the year. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 Dec. 2025 As crypto prices fall, companies are trading at a discount to their crypto holdings, which can create a number of issues. Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025 Experts say fraudsters are posting on social media claiming to sell the hottest toys at a discount, and sending texts about fake package delivery issues or past-due bills. Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at a discount

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“At a discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20discount. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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