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\ ˈtrād-ˌin 
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\Definition of trade-in
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an item of merchandise (such as an automobile or refrigerator) taken as payment or part payment for a purchase
trade in
verbtraded in; trading in; trades in
Definition of trade in (Entry 2 of 2)
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 sense 2
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trade-in
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of trade-in
: something (such as a used car) that you sell to a business as part of your payment for something new
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The first known use of trade-in was in 1891
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