SINCE 1828
trade-in
noun
\ 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
verb
traded 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
noun
English 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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