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

This went hand in hand with a reduction in markdowns and a focus on brand equity. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026

As the average quality of cars for sale falls, buyers demand even more substantial markdowns. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

The retailer's whimsical Halloween decor has arrived, and right now, a selection of pieces is marked down for a limited time. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Grab the Lifewit Storage Bags while they’re marked down to $17 at Amazon to effortlessly organize your closet for fall. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 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