markdown

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noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 

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

Synonyms of markdown

Verb

• reduce
• write down

Examples of markdown in a Sentence

Verb

marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Best Beauty Amazon Outlet Deals The Amazon outlet also features a huge selection of beauty and self-care products with significant markdowns. —Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

Prices start at just $10, and the markdowns include some of our favorite tried-and-true brands that frequent flyers and weekend jet-setters alike swear by. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026

Verb

Treat yourself to a little luxury while these Ugg slipper socks are marked down. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

These core customers were receiving orders marked down to half price or more. —Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for markdown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown

Kids Definition

markdown

1 of 2 noun

mark·​down ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 

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