Definition of trade-in
:an item of merchandise (such as an automobile or refrigerator) taken as payment or part payment for a purchase
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First Known Use of trade-in
1915
trade in
verb
Definition of trade in
transitive verb
1
:to turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase or bill
- trade the old car in on a new one
2
:exchange 2
First Known Use of trade in
1891
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