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 Wave, the next-gen digital entertainment company, has inked a deal with comedians Langston Kerman and David Gborie to oversee ad sales and distribution for their comedy podcast, My Momma Told Me. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 What has been more difficult to show is that the reduction in sales of these foods has had an effect on health. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 As home sales slow thanks to high interest rates and Trump’s tariffs drive up the cost of consumer goods, the president’s economic approval rating has sunk below 40% in most polls. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The sale of the single-family house in the 100 block of Waldo Ave. — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sale
  1. transaction
  2. deal
  3. auction
  4. purchase
  5. bargain
Noun
  • On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved the declaration and the ballot measure, a one-cent transaction and use tax that would be in effect for five years.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Chief executive Scott O’Neil would not name the investor but said the parties had signed a term sheet approved by LIV’s board and that the transaction was expected to close in September.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of transaction
Noun
  • Iran is finalizing a deal with Oman for the movement of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, but a deal between the two coastal nations does not mean the waterway will reopen, Tehran says.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • If this core demand is not met, Iran is unlikely to agree to a deal.
    — , CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • Christie’s is taking Miranda Priestly’s closet to the auction block.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In spring, antiquing trips can also pair perfectly with Lancaster County’s iconic Mud Sales, beloved community auctions that blend antiques, Amish craftsmanship, local food and Pennsylvania Dutch tradition.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of auction
Noun
  • Knowing where to shop, what to look for, and how to make an informed purchase is key.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The opening of Rise Vallejo ultimately cost $20 million, including the purchase and renovation of the site.
    — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of purchase
Noun
  • Despite Rodri's recent World Cup success and peak form, Real Madrid's President Florentino Perez seeks a bargain.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At this point, most of these deals would have to be bargains, because cap space is pretty much all used up.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of bargain

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