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

The just-for-Prime members hub is a treasure trove of exclusive markdowns that other shoppers can’t access. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026

Right now, all markdowns are an extra 50 percent off. —Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026

Verb

And not only is there something for every part of your house, but major brands are also marked down, including Kelly Clarkson Home, Martha Stewart, and Laura Ashley. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

The Hathaway Tote Bag, marked down to $50 and under in a few different colors and patterns, works wonderfully as a personal item bag. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 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