markdown

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noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce markdown (audio)
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1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced

mark down

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verb

marked down; marking down; marks down

transitive verb

: to put a lower price on

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Verb marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Just remember to apply the special code IH30YRS at checkout to enjoy the markdowns. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 The retail giant just hit the switch on its early Labor Day Rollbacks, dropping major tech markdowns days ahead of schedule on brands like Garmin, LG, Blink, and more. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
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From a Dooney & Bourke handbag marked down by nearly $150 to a cozy Peanuts Halloween blanket for less than $24, our readers have been busy grabbing all the biggest discounts across fashion, home essentials, travel gear and fall staples. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The coordinating French Rib pants are also majorly marked down right now for a head-to-toe Spanx travel look that’s under $105. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for markdown

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of markdown was in 1833

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markdown

1 of 2 noun
mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce markdown (audio)
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced

mark down

2 of 2 verb
(ˈ)märk-ˈdau̇n
: to put a lower price on
marked down all the books for the sale
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