sale

noun

ˈsāl How to pronounce sale (audio)
Definition of salenext
as in transaction
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price my neighbor tried to make a sale, but no one was interested in buying his old car they made enough profit from the sale of the house for a down payment on the new one

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Recent Examples of sale Datskovska regularly reports on the internet’s biggest fashion sales and the deals that are actually worth adding to cart. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 However, Apple and Samsung, which kept consumer prices steady, saw sales grow slightly last quarter. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sale
  1. transaction
  2. deal
  3. auction
  4. purchase
  5. bargain
Noun
  • Business immediately was exceptional — with 40% of it coming from drive-thru transactions, Doug Davis said.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026
  • The waterfront mansion, located at 1 Star Island Drive and purchased by Combs in 2021 for $35 million, has been sold in an off-market transaction.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of transaction
Noun
  • Origination opportunities refer to possible deals where Apollo may invest or provide loans.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • The Panthers got him on a great contract, too — a one-year, $4 million deal, which puts him outside the Top 30 among offensive tackles in the league.
    — MIKE KAYE, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • The consignor was later identified as an accomplice in a separate auction fraud case in Hebei province.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
  • The jacket, which went up for auction earlier this month via Sotheby’s, had a presale estimate of $40,000 to $60,000.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Definition of auction
Noun
  • The new rule also could see more unique designer deadstock textiles become available for purchase.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • And since travel insurance excludes events and situations known at the time of purchase, buying it as soon as you book will ensure you're covered for whatever scenario arises.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of purchase
Noun
  • The coaching staff thought the talent the team inherited, with the addition of a few bargain signings, was better than the numbers showed.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • In July 2013, all five defendants agreed to plea bargains and received various sentences.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of bargain

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“Sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sale. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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