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

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

There are a number of great kitchenware deals kicking around, including markdowns on nonstick and stainless steel cookware, air fryers, Keurigs, and immersion blenders. —Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025

These are some of the best markdowns available right now. —Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025

Verb

Several colors are on sale now, and the white clover style is marked down to the lowest price. —Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025

Best Early Amazon Prime Day Shoe Deals Some of the comfiest walking shoes are marked down ahead of Prime Big Deals Days. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025

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