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

In addition to the seasonal markdowns, New Atlas readers can take an extra $50 off eligible models by using the coupon code AUSOMNA at checkout. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

On top of the incredible markdown, the real, functional belt loops immediately caught my attention. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

Verb

Regularly $879, it is marked down to $729 during the sale, coming to $679 after applying AUSOMNA. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Uggs don’t typically go on sale this time of year, so these Elea slippers are worth grabbing while they’re marked down during Nordstrom’s Savings Event. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 19 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