asking price

noun

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

According to rival executives speaking anonymously to speak freely, the Cardinals’ asking prices are high, and there are concerns Herrera might not be a catcher long-term. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Together, those accounts represent nearly $220 million in potential black-market sales, with threat actors increasing both the number of accounts offered and their asking prices as demand for matches grows. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 18 July 2026

For the impatient sneaker enthusiasts out there, a handful of pairs from Saturday’s Brooklyn event have already found their way onto eBay with asking prices beginning at $800. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 July 2026

The 1,225 square feet end unit offers views of Lake Michigan, and its asking price matches the other listings for sale in the 378-unit, pet-friendly high-rise. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for asking price

• imprecise
• sacrifice
• advice
• allspice
• concise
• device
• entice
• excise
• fordyce
• precise
• suffice
• dice