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

The savings event is packed with major markdowns on classic staples destined to keep you cool all season, including Birkenstock sandals and breezy sundresses. —Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026

D'Lites Fresh Start Memory Foam Sneakers Another style worth snagging, the D'Lites Fresh Start Sneakers are on major markdown. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 May 2026

Verb

The pants are available in 15 colors, including darkwash, lightwash, and white denim styles, plus bright colors like pink and yellow, with three options currently marked down to $30 or less. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026

Best Amazon Memorial Day Pants and Jeans Sales Amazon secretly has one of the most underrated selection of bottoms online—many of which are marked down right now. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 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