asking price

noun

Synonyms of asking pricenext
: the price at which something is offered for sale

Examples of asking price in a Sentence

The original asking price for the car was $20,000, but I was eventually able to buy it for $18,000.
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In the span of five years, CoStar estimates there’s been almost a $10 increase in asking price per square foot. Timia Cobb breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026 The steel Royal Oak Chronograph received the largest adjustment, with the asking price moving from $40,500 in 2025 to $44,400 in 2026. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026 But at the same time, 20% of properties nationally have sold at or above asking price, Scott added. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026 Whether the Blue Jays meet Bichette's asking price or not, the two-time All-Star needs to keep his options open as much as possible. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for asking price

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of asking price was in 1755

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“Asking price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asking%20price. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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