list price

noun

Synonyms of list pricenext
: the basic price of an item as published in a catalog, price list, or advertisement before any discounts are taken

Examples of list price in a Sentence

The car's list price was $30,000, but the actual selling price was less. We were given a 10 percent discount off the list price.
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Adobe Analytics said toys will see the biggest promotions, peaking at 15% off list price in December, followed by furniture, bedding and televisions at 10% off. Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025 Some brands are currently between 40 percent to 45 percent off list price. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025 The manufacturer’s list price of gepotidacin is $1,900 for a 20-tablet bottle, according to a GSK spokesperson. Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 Those that do list prices on the National Park Service website. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for list price

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of list price was in 1871

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“List price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/list%20price. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

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list price

noun
: the retail price of an item as published in a catalog, price list, or advertisement

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