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: of, relating to, selling, or being discounted merchandise
an off-price store
off-price apparel

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In this current spending environment, Sole believes that off-price retailers such as TJX and Burlington will thrive. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025 There are over 5,000 mono-brand stores in China, and the lack of outlet or off-price liquidation levers means inventory management take more time. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025 Marshalls is an American chain of off-price department stores offering items such as family apparel and home fashion. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 At the time, Marshalls was the second largest off-price retailer in the United States with 496 stores. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025 Less than a mile from 3M headquarters, Sun Ray Shopping Center also recently welcomed Ross Dress for Less, the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the nation, and Five Below, which sell collectibles, candy and room décor. Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Sep. 2025 That level of available inventory could benefit off-price retailers through the back half of 2025 and into 2026, said Mair. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of off-price was in 1952

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“Off-price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-price. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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