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

There are 28 pages of markdowns, with a quick scroll through the first page showing mostly a ton of denim and loungewear. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026

And there are plenty on major markdowns right now. —Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026

Verb

So, snag the butt-flattering pants that feel like sweats here, plus other Spanx must-buys that are seriously marked down right now. —Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026

Reformation Lluvia Dress As Reformation gears up for its 2026 collection drops, the store is marking down some of last year’s best-selling sweaters, dresses, shoes, and pants. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 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