markdown

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noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 

1

: a lowering of price

2

: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced

mark down

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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

Plus, don't miss major markdowns from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale before prices go back up. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Running through August 9, the deals are now officially open to everyone, meaning shoppers can access some of the biggest markdowns of the season without needing Nordstrom cardholder status. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Verb

Read on for more outdoor seating deals to shop this week, including a rocking bistro set, a stylish rattan egg chair, and a chaise lounge duo marked down by 66%. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

This might be a good time to explore that option, since the Original Bogg Bag is currently marked down from its usual $90 to only $63 at REI. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 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