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

Our expert team here at PCMag is already scoping out the Best Early Deals from Amazon's Spring Sale, and that includes markdowns on premium Apple tech. —Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026

His comments come as investors step up scrutiny of private-market valuations and liquidity after a wave of markdowns and redemption pressure across private credit and equity funds. —Yun Li, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026

Verb

For easy tidying up of your cabinets, add these stackable storage baskets and this set of under-sink organizers to your cart while they’re marked down. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026

Luckily, Wayfair just marked down a ton of furniture—think stylish accent chairs, handy hall trees, and eye-catching storage benches—just in time for the season. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 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