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

Prime Day 2026 just kicked off, running from June 23-26 with markdowns across fashion, beauty, home, and electronics from all the best-selling brands. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 June 2026

The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 23 June 2026

Verb

Several colors are on sale now, with the white clover style which is ideal for summer, marked down to the lowest price. —Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Each app is scored on its own numbers, and a soft quarter on any one of them gets marked down. —Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 18 June 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