markdown

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noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 

1

: a lowering of price

2

: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced

mark down

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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

Best Beauty Amazon Outlet Deals The Amazon outlet also features a huge selection of beauty and self-care products with significant markdowns. —Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

Prices start at just $10, and the markdowns include some of our favorite tried-and-true brands that frequent flyers and weekend jet-setters alike swear by. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026

Verb

For those looking to upgrade their picnic setup, select coolers are marked down by 30%. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026

No travel wardrobe is complete without a simple pair of black flats, and these Mary Janes are primed to fill that role while they’re marked down to $28 at Amazon. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 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