mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
marked down; marking down; marks down
: to put a lower price on
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Verb
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Noun
Amazon’s Prime-Exclusive Discounts hub is home to markdowns that are only available to monthly subscribers.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Wayfair Basics Sheer Rod Pocket Curtain Panel, $9 (was $16)
While Wayfair’s entire site is filled with impressive markdowns, these Modway, AllModern, and Wade Logan finds are some of our favorite deals of the Way Day Preview.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Luckily, Madewell marked down some of their comfiest bottoms, from slouchy trousers to easy-wearing skirts that can be styled up or down.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Retailing at $235 at full price and now marked down to $188, the style is available in two different brims.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markdown. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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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
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