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

Luckily, Amazon’s sale section is already overflowing with impressive markdowns on Apple AirPods, Levi’s jeans, Ugg boots, and more coveted finds for up to 80 percent off. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026

Beyond regional sourcing, tariff management and logistics optimization, many retailers continue to lose margin due to inaccurate demand forecasting, resulting in excess inventory, markdowns and write-offs. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

Tons of bestselling Montessori toys are marked down by over half off! — Anja Webb, Parents, 15 Sep. 2026

Calvert-Lewin was unlucky to see a 34th-minute header marked down as an own goal after brushing the head of teammate Jayden Bogle on the way in. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 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