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

From Samsonite luggage and Apple tech to Adidas and New Balance staples, the markdowns cover every corner of travel and fashion. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025

Best Amazon October Prime Day Kitchen Deals Don’t miss out on the massive markdowns in Amazon’s kitchen department during the sale. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025

Verb

Everything, including small muffin pans, large Dutch ovens, casserole dishes, and more, are marked down. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025

Pieces of Staub's colorful cookware are marked down by over $100 on the brand's site. —Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 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