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 savings event is packed with major markdowns on classic staples destined to keep you cool all season, including Birkenstock sandals and breezy sundresses. —Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026

D'Lites Fresh Start Memory Foam Sneakers Another style worth snagging, the D'Lites Fresh Start Sneakers are on major markdown. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 May 2026

Verb

Right now, Amazon’s outlet includes easy cotton dresses for under $20, casual-to-formal shift dresses, and even wedding-ready dresses marked down by as much as 80 percent. —Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026

All of these value sets are marked down, offering you a chance to save hundreds on best-selling luggage. —Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 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