point-of-purchase

adjective

point-of-pur·​chase ˈpȯint-əv-ˈpər-chəs How to pronounce point-of-purchase (audio)
: of or relating to the place (such as a supermarket aisle) where a decision to purchase is made
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For the past year many dealers were giving point-of-purchase rebates by having buyers transfer the tax credit to them. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of point-of-purchase was in 1939

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“Point-of-purchase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point-of-purchase. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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