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

Only members of the ALO Access community get early access to exclusive markdowns on the site. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025

Read on for a list of top markdowns, featuring standout picks like a sleek propane fire pit, an ultra-plush swivel chair, and an elegant full-length mirror. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025

Verb

Our editors have tested just about every hair product out there—from treatments for damaged hair to round brushes—and some of our all-time favorites are currently marked down. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025

One of the top deals is the Serta Quilted Couch Pet Bed, marked down to less than $70. —Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 26 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