bargain

noun
UK: /ˈbɑː.ɡɪn/
US: /ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn/

  1. An agreement between people about what each will give or receive.

    1. They made a bargain to share the work and split the earnings equally. [ ] [ ]
    2. The landlord and tenant struck a bargain about the rent increase, settling on a compromise amount. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something offered or acquired at a price favorable to the buyer.

    1. This coat was a real bargain; I got it for half price. [ ] [ ]
    2. The store is advertising a bargain on televisions this weekend, so expect large crowds. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

negotiate haggle agreement deal
bargain verb

  1. To discuss the terms of an agreement or sale in order to reach an acceptable price.

    1. I like to bargain when I'm at the market. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't be afraid to bargain politely; vendors often expect customers to negotiate prices. [ ] [ ]
bargain intransitive-verb

  1. To negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction to reach a mutually agreeable outcome.

    1. The union will bargain with the company for better wages. [ ] [ ]
    2. The diplomats will bargain for a peaceful resolution to the conflict ensuring long-term stability. [ ] [ ]
bargain transitive-verb

  1. To negotiate the terms and conditions of something.

    1. She bargained her old car for a new bicycle. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company bargained a deal to lower supply costs in a competitive business. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bargain" in English means: An agreement between people about what each will give or receive., Something offered or acquired at a price favorable to the buyer..

The phonetic transcription of "bargain" is /ˈbɑː.ɡɪn/ in British English and /ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bargain": negotiate, haggle, agreement, deal.

Example usage of "bargain": "They made a bargain to share the work and split the earnings equally.". More examples on the page.