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

There are a number of great kitchenware deals kicking around, including markdowns on nonstick and stainless steel cookware, air fryers, Keurigs, and immersion blenders. —Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025

There are also must-see markdowns on TVs from Samsung, Toshiba, Roku, and more top brands. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 July 2025

Verb

The hue of this coastal teal colorway reminds me of my favorite Free People Movement pair, though the pants are also marked down in black. —Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025

Car companies executed a huge pull-forward in orders from abroad ahead of tariffs, so dealers may be marking down prices to clear inventories. —Tobias Burns, The Hill, 15 July 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