: of, relating to, selling, or being discounted merchandise
an off-price store
off-price apparel

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The company opened a few of its own off-price stores but those were permanently closed during the pandemic. David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025 Oh, and the same thing goes for Kate Spade’s off-price site, where this weekend’s sale is bringing up to 70% off everything and an additional 25% off in your cart. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2025 In this current spending environment, Sole believes that off-price retailers such as TJX and Burlington will thrive. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025 Marshalls is an American chain of off-price department stores offering items such as family apparel and home fashion. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 At the time, Marshalls was the second largest off-price retailer in the United States with 496 stores. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025 Less than a mile from 3M headquarters, Sun Ray Shopping Center also recently welcomed Ross Dress for Less, the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the nation, and Five Below, which sell collectibles, candy and room décor. Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Sep. 2025 Mass merchant retailers, online retailers, off-price retailers, dollar stores, and warehouse clubs are popular for back-to-school shopping due to value, convenience, and product variety. Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of off-price was in 1952

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“Off-price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-price. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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