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

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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

More Less Doesn't expire The bundle and save discount also applies to Bombas' custom packs, except that the markdown is 10%. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

Some markdowns are expected when businesses roll the dice on new products that don't end up selling well, but too many promotions can cause problems. — Ryan Baker, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Verb

Some of our favorite models remain marked down, but probably not for much longer. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Playful dinnerware and elegant barware are marked down as part of the post-Prime Day deals. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 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