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

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

Nordstrom’s cold-weather section is packed with markdowns on must-have seasonal pieces, from stylish outerwear to versatile jeans. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

There are a number of great kitchenware deals kicking around, including markdowns on nonstick and stainless steel cookware, air fryers, Keurigs, and immersion blenders. —Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025

Verb

Right now, the heirloom pieces—from a signature skillet to a charming salt and pepper shaker set—are marked down on Amazon for up to 23% off. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025

Le Creuset’s iconic mini cocottes, casserole dishes, mugs, and more are all marked down at Amazon, so now’s your chance to add one (or a few) to your kitchen. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025

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