Synonyms of transaction

transaction

noun

tran-ˈzak-shən 

as in sale

the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price

if you want to return any merchandise, make sure you keep the receipt for the initial sales transaction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sale
• deal
• purchase
• auction
• trade
• negotiation
• bargain
• buy
• steal
• clearance
• silent auction
• horse-trading
• closeout
• fair
• garage sale
• rummage sale
• yard sale
• haggle
• fire sale
• jumble sale
• tag sale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transaction

When an agentic workflow can apply recognition logic, flag edge cases and reconcile transactions in real time, the question isn’t whether to automate the handoff. — Hemant Kapadia, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

But the underlying transactions, especially the possibility that money was transferred through illicit means, could invite a host of criminal-law ramifications, including fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The transaction’s funding will be through own resources and financial debt. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

This sale follows another notable transaction earlier this year, when David and Victoria Beckham sold their penthouse for $25 million in an off-market deal. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026