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

Amazon’s end-of-season sale includes massive markdowns on patio furniture, summer fashion, and more staples — plus hidden deals that are flying more under the radar. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025

Speaking of savings, Everlane’s 3.5-inch inseam linen shorts are 71 percent off, one of the steepest markdowns on this list. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025

Verb

Magnetic Portable Charger This MagSafe-compatible wireless charger is marked down to just $24 for Prime members, and Amazon reviewers are calling it a game-changer. —Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025

Because furniture, decor, and storage are all marked down as part of Wayfair’s Labor Day sales. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 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