for sale

phrase

: available for purchase

Examples of for sale in a Sentence

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The result, then, is less a question of what's for sale and more a question of who would buy. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 AutoForecast Solution's Fiorani provided a list of the vehicles that are made in Canada and imported to the United States for sale. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Nico is also nearing a move to Newcastle, and Jack Grealish is available for sale. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The free event will feature live music, including hip-hop acts Crucial Conflict and Do or Die, DJs, wellness and kids activities, merchandise vendors, and food and beverages for sale, according to a social media post. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for sale

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of for sale was in 1581

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“For sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20sale. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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