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

Consumers have also gotten smarter and have waited for markdowns. —Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025

The Cyber Week Sale features markdowns on all kinds of outdoor gear, too, including luggage, travel accessories, camping tools, and more. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025

Verb

Luckily, this similar one is marked down to $20. —Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025

Even though Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, Wayfair quietly marked down hundreds of bedding essentials—including cozy flannel sheets and airy cotton quilts—for up to 80% off. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 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