sale

noun
UK: /seɪl/
US: /seɪl/

  1. An event where goods are sold at a lower price than usual.

    1. I bought this shirt on sale last week because it was cheap. [ ] [ ]
    2. The department store is having a big summer sale with discounts on clothes. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of offering something for purchase.

    1. The sale of alcohol to minors is illegal in many countries, sadly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company reported a significant increase in sales during the last quarter, nice. [ ] [ ]

  3. A specific instance of selling something.

    1. The car sale was finalized yesterday after the paperwork finished. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each sale contributes to the company's overall revenue and growth. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

discount bargain auction vendition
sale verb

  1. To offer something for purchase.

    1. They sale fresh fruits at the farmer's market every Saturday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist hopes to sale his paintings at the local art exhibition. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sale" in English means: An event where goods are sold at a lower price than usual., The act of offering something for purchase., A specific instance of selling something..

The phonetic transcription of "sale" is /seɪl/ in British English and /seɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sale": discount, bargain, auction, vendition.

Example usage of "sale": "I bought this shirt on sale last week because it was cheap.". More examples on the page.