asking price

noun

Synonyms of asking pricenext
: the price at which something is offered for sale

Examples of asking price in a Sentence

The original asking price for the car was $20,000, but I was eventually able to buy it for $18,000.
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Morgan Rogers is facing the side who were interested in him but chose not to reach Villa’s asking price. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Summer is typically the most expensive time to pick up a lease, with asking prices falling in colder months, according to historical Apartment List data. — Mark Dee august 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 But for a variety of reasons — such as asking price while also investing in pitching — the Royals haven’t been able to pull it off. — Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 In buyer-friendly markets, rising inventory causes homes to remain on the market longer, prompting sellers to lower asking prices and offer concessions to secure sales. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for asking price

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of asking price was in 1755

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“Asking price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asking%20price. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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