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

Our expert team here at PCMag has been busy rounding up all the best early Prime Day markdowns already available, including laptops, headphones, robot vacuums, and more. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Even better, some of beauty’s fanciest names—Estée Lauder, Lancôme, Sulwhasoo, Shiseido, and more—are getting rare markdowns. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Lots of stylish electronics are marked down right now, like Dyson appliances and Hisense art TVs that double as decor. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 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