discount

noun

dis·count | \ ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt

Definition of discount

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a reduction made from the gross (see gross entry 1 sense 3b) amount or value of something: such as

a(1) : a reduction made from a regular or list price offering customers a ten percent discount buy tickets at a discount

(2) : a proportionate deduction from a debt account usually made for cash or prompt payment

b : a deduction made for interest in advancing money upon or purchasing a bill or note not due

2 : the act or practice of discounting (see discount entry 2)

3 : a deduction taken or allowance made … we may … have to make very heavy discount, or even sometimes to reject our author's conclusions altogether.— G. G. Coulton

discount

verb

dis·count | \ ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt

, di-ˈskau̇nt

discounted; discounting; discounts

Definition of discount (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

1a : to make a deduction (see deduction sense 1a) from usually for cash or prompt payment a discounted price

b : to sell or offer for sale at a discount (see discount entry 1 sense 1) discounting last year's model

2 : to lend money on after deducting the discount

3a : to leave out of account or consideration : disregard discount the possibility that the situation may worsen its effect cannot be entirely discounted

b : to minimize the importance of shouldn't discount his contributions

c(1) : to make allowance (see allowance entry 1 sense 5) for bias or exaggeration in discount most of their claims

(2) : to view with doubt discount a rumor

d : to anticipate or take into account (something, such as a future event) in present calculations or planning … mail came chiefly from those organized groups whose opposition had already been discounted … — Time

intransitive verb

: to give or make discounts (see discount entry 1) stores planning to discount after the holidays

discount

adjective

dis·count | \ ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt

Definition of discount (Entry 3 of 3)

1a : selling goods or services for less than their regular or list price : selling goods or services at a discount (see discount entry 1 sense 1a(1)) discount stores a discount broker discount airlines

b : offered or sold at a discount discount tickets

2 : reflecting a discount discount prices

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Examples of discount in a Sentence

Noun

The store offers a two percent discount when customers pay in cash. a discount of 20% from the original price

Verb

The vacation plan included a discounted price on our hotel room. Car dealers are heavily discounting last year's unsold models. These threats cannot be entirely discounted.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

On Saturday, June 22, buyers can save $10,000 off a wooded 5-acre homesite, on sale, for $89,900 (price includes discount) during the Pre-Construction Land Sale. — Houston Chronicle, "New land-buying opportunity available at preconstruction prices," 9 June 2019 The company continued to gobble up other larger booksellers like Doubleday Book Shops and also BookStop, which ran discount superstores in Texas. — Washington Post, "Barnes & Noble, with sales falling, is sold to hedge fund," 8 June 2019 Councilwoman Barbara Bellin Janovitz held a discussion on the possibility of admission discounts at the request of two women who had spoken before council at its May 20 meeting. — cleveland.com, "Beachwood Aquatic Center fees to stay same; grandparents had sought discount," 8 June 2019 Deep East Oakland mostly has corner and discount groceries with a few national chains, but the area of about 6 square miles could use more fresh and healthy options, Jeffers-Fabro said. — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, "Mandela Grocery Cooperative marks 10 years in West Oakland and announces plans for expansion," 7 June 2019 Most performances $10; discount multi-show passes available; one-time purchase of $5 Fringe tag required. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "11 things to do in San Diego this weekend: San Diego International Fringe Festival, San Diego Festival of the Arts, ‘Wish Man’," 7 June 2019 Currently, seniors get a 10 percent discount up to a cap of $28.70 a month. — Steve Lord, Aurora Beacon-News, "Aurora aldermen set to vote on water and sewer rate hike," 7 June 2019 The New York Mets did something similar this season, drafting prep arm Matthew Allan and following it up by taking deep-discount college seniors. — Nick Piecoro, azcentral, "Diamondbacks hoping draft strategy pays off, praise is warranted in long run," 6 June 2019 Sales run from June 6 through June 19: Good Housekeeping readers score an exclusive discount of $10 off on top of any on-site promotion. — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, "The Best Father's Day Sales and Deals of 2019," 6 June 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Information in the Broussard’s listing was incomplete, the prix fixe meal is dinner only, the bottled wine selection continues throughout the evening and discounted, not valet, parking is available. — Ann Maloney, nola.com, "25 - and counting - summer 2019 dining deals in New Orleans," 5 June 2019 Free microchipping and discounted vaccinations for animals will be available. — Karen Pearlman, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Santee’s ‘Fido Fest’ ready to be unleashed at Town Center Park," 5 June 2019 Don’t discount an upside surprise with guards Jules Bernard and David Singleton leading the way. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "Pac-12 basketball: Revised order-of-finish projections based on NBA Draft and transfer decisions," 3 June 2019 Delta Air Lines bought a 5 percent stake in the company in 2016 and offers discounted Clear membership rates for its frequent fliers. — Dee-ann Durbin, The Seattle Times, "Hertz, Clear partner to speed rentals with biometric scans," 12 Dec. 2018 The deal also includes $759 round-trip fares from New York and D.C. to Cape Town, plus discounted fares from D.C. to Accra and Dakar. — Bridget Hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Cyber Monday Flight Deals of 2018," 26 Nov. 2018 Additionally, many local papers offer discounted subscription rates for students. 6. — Emily Bloch, Teen Vogue, "6 Things to Do to Stay Political Now That Midterms Are Over," 8 Nov. 2018 Hulu and Activision have begun offering discounted SNOOs as a benefit to their employees. — Ruth Margalit, New York Times, "How Harvey Karp Turned Baby Sleep Into Big Business," 18 Apr. 2018 Toyota offers discounted Camry leases, while the monthly cost of an equivalent Accord can be up to $50 more, according to Automotive News. — Mark Phelan, chicagotribune.com, "If the 2018 Honda Accord is so good, why isn't it selling?," 20 Mar. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Businesses from Phoenix to Gilbert to Surprise are offering free or almost free food and free or discount admission into museums and aqariums for Mother's Day. — Georgann Yara And Sonja Haller, azcentral, "Best ideas for mom on Mother's Day 2018: Free food, killer deals and discounts," 8 May 2018 Complimentary champagne toast at midnight and there will be discount bottles of champagne all night. — Courtney Ortega And Jay Betsill, star-telegram, "New Year's Eve parties, events in Dallas, Fort Worth | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 20 Dec. 2017 There were still discount fabric stores along First Avenue, and those who were clever with a needle—or even a safety pin—could work wonders with a remnant. — Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, "Pointy-Toed Hipsters and Rockabilly Girls: Lynn Yaeger Celebrates the Unrepentant Style Rebels From Club 57," 2 Nov. 2017 The park decided to focus on making visits more affordable for regular visitors from throughout the Southern California region rather than deeply discount single day tickets, park president Marilyn Hannes said. — Lori Weisberg, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Will SeaWorld's new $99.99 annual pass draw more visitors to the park?," 27 Sep. 2017 The figures were particularly encouraging for Wal-Mart, given the recent arrival on American shores of deep discount German food retailer Lidl and the store expansion of its rival Aldi, which will put downward pressure on prices. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, "Walmart’s Massive Tech Investments Drive Another Quarter of Big Sales Gains," 17 Aug. 2017 WHAT ELIGIBLE MINNESOTANS NEED TO DO TO GET DISCOUNTNothing. — David Montgomery, Twin Cities, "Health insurance premium subsidies are almost here. What you need to know.," 27 Feb. 2017 At this writing, tickets for Disney On Ice in both Long Beach (April 21-23) and Ontario (April 29-30) were available for as little as $15 each from Travelzoo.com, a source for discount travel. — Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, "Deals of the week: Free parks, free aquarium admission for kids and discounts to Disney on Ice," 26 Mar. 2017 However, the scientists shouldn't completely discount muscle performance in the king snake's abilities, notes Anthony Herrel, a biologist at the Natural History Museum in Paris, France, in an email. — David Penning, National Geographic, "Snake Kills Bigger Snakes With World's Most Powerful Squeeze," 15 Mar. 2017

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discount

noun

English Language Learners Definition of discount

(Entry 1 of 3)

: an amount taken off a regular price : a price reduction

discount

verb

English Language Learners Definition of discount (Entry 2 of 3)

: to lower the amount of (a bill, price, etc.)

: to lower the price of (a product)

: to think of (something) as having little importance or value

discount

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of discount (Entry 3 of 3)

: selling goods or services at reduced prices

: offered or sold at a reduced price

: cheaper than usual

See the full definition for discount in the English Language Learners Dictionary

discount

noun

dis·count | \ ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt

Kids Definition of discount

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an amount taken off a regular price

discount

verb

dis·count | \ ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt

, dis-ˈkau̇nt\

discounted; discounting

Kids Definition of discount (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : to lower the amount of a bill, debt, or price

2 : to think of as not important or serious Don't discount her idea.

discount

noun

dis·count | \ ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt

Legal Definition of discount

(Entry 1 of 3)

: a reduction made from the gross amount or value of something: as

a : a reduction made from a regular or list price or a proportionate deduction from a debt account usually made for prompt payment or for payment in cash

b : a reduction made for interest in advancing money upon or purchasing a note not yet due

c : a reduction in the price of a bond — see also discount bond at bond sense 2

d : the sale of securities that are issued below and redeemed at face value — compare premium sense 1