bargain-basement
adjective
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Definition of bargain-basement
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : of inferior quality or worth
2 : markedly inexpensive bargain-basement rates
bargain basement
nounDefinition of bargain basement (Entry 2 of 2)
: a section of a store (such as the basement) where merchandise is sold at reduced prices
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Synonyms & Antonyms for bargain-basement
Synonyms: Adjective
bad, bum, cheap, cheapjack, cheesy, coarse, common, crappy [slang], cut-rate, el cheapo, execrable, gimcrack, inferior, junky, lousy, low-grade, low-rent, mediocre, miserable, poor, rotten, rubbishy, schlock (or schlocky), second-rate, shoddy, sleazy, terrible, trashy, trumpery, wretched
Antonyms: Adjective
excellent, fine, first-class, first-rate, good, high-grade, superior, top-notch
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Examples of bargain-basement in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Unlike the other cards in this round-up, this RX 560 deal just drops a bargain basement card back to its MSRP, but that’s still notable in the current inflated GPU market. — Ian Paul, PCWorld, "Get great graphics cards for cheap in Newegg's GPU sales blitz," 3 Aug. 2018 But, comparatively speaking, the local prices remain bargain basement compared to San Francisco, where the median price for a house topped $1.3 million in April. — Tony Bizjak, sacbee, "Sacramento homes prices jump to highest level since big bubble years | The Sacramento Bee," 25 May 2018 Retailers, loath to waste their stashes, are unloading stock for bargain basement prices. — Peter Fimrite, SFChronicle.com, "Cheap cannabis products available before new California rules kick in," 27 June 2018 Down sold two rare World War II fighters -- a Corsair and a P-51 Mustang -- at a bargain basement price. — Jeff Manning, OregonLive.com, "Uncertainty roils famed Evergreen air museum as landlord accused of securities fraud," 11 May 2018 My Boy Jack, a 3-year-old dark bay colt that Desormeaux bought at the Keeneland yearling sales for the bargain basement price of $20,000, will run from the 10th post position in the Kentucky Derby Saturday. — Lori Riley, courant.com, "He Tried Hiding A Horse From His Wife, Now This West Hartford Business Owner Is Headed To The Kentucky Derby," 2 May 2018 Refurbished items are a great way of picking up great items for bargain basement prices. — Wired Staff, WIRED, "Save on the Echo Spot and Other Handpicked Tech Deals," 24 Apr. 2018 Pushing further into the bargain basement won’t do the company any favors — Bengt Halvorson, Car and Driver, "More Rehab Than Recovery: Mitsubishi Has a Plan to Reverse Its Long Decline," 19 Oct. 2017 Wright can be slotted into Week 1 DFS lineups for a bargain basement salary $5,200 on FanDuel and $3,200 on DraftKings. — Chris Raybon, SI.com, "Five Facts to Know for Week 1 DFS," 8 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bargain-basement.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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bargain-basement
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of bargain-basement
(Entry 1 of 2)
of a price : very low
: having a low price or cost and often having poor quality
bargain basement
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of bargain basement (Entry 2 of 2)
: a section of a large store where products are sold at lower prices
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