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

Fall and winter are surprisingly smart times to furnish an outdoor space on a budget, thanks to end-of-season markdowns and Black Friday savings. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026

Keep scrolling to see more markdowns on Barefoot Dreams blankets, including this skull-print pick that makes a great gift for teens. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

Verb

If your linen closet could use a little TLC, Brooklinen's Last Call sale is giving you a pretty good excuse to stock up, with select bedding marked down as much as 75%. — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

The tough, waterproof camera normally sells for $299, but is marked down to $179, a great price. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 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