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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To understand what makes its eye-popping asking price fair, though, greater attention to the details must be paid. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026 There’s no official US release date for the TriFold just yet, or an official asking price for that matter, though estimates are for a first quarter 2026 launch and a $2,500 (at the very least) price tag. Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 For teams interested in Peralta, the Brewers’ asking price was always multiple top-100 prospects and preferably someone who could help backfill major-league innings. Chad Jennings, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026 The belief over this next week is that asking prices are going to come way down once players realize that closing time is fast approaching. Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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