markdown

1 of 2

noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 

1

: a lowering of price

2

: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced

mark down

2 of 2

verb

marked down; marking down; marks down

transitive verb

: to put a lower price on

Synonyms of markdown

Verb

• reduce
• write down

Examples of markdown in a Sentence

Verb

marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The company estimated that its fiscal 2026 gross profit could be negatively impacted by $4 million to $6 million due to product markdowns at stores marked for closure. —Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026

Score markdowns on celebrity brands like Kelly Clarkson Home accent pillows, and Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines area rugs. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026

Verb

The Banana Republic Factory Wide-leg Sculpted Trousers are a standout right now, marked down to just $18—an impressive 82 percent off. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026

But now that they’re marked down to $20, these work-ready trousers are even more worth adding to your cart. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for markdown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown

Kids Definition

markdown

1 of 2 noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 

1

: a lowering of price

2

: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced

mark down

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)märk-ˈdau̇n

: to put a lower price on

marked down all the books for the sale