sale
sehl
Sale (noun) means the act of exchanging goods or services for money. Example: “The sale of tickets begins on Monday morning at nine o'clock.”
noun
1
The act of exchanging goods or services for money.
"The sale of tickets begins on Monday morning at nine o'clock."
"The sale of the house went through last week."
"Sales of the new phone exceeded expectations."
2
A period when goods are offered at reduced prices.
"The shoe shop is having a sale, so I bought two pairs."
"Big sales usually start in the shops right after the holidays."
"She bought the coat on sale for half price."
How to use sale
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSelling something, or a temporary discount event where items are sold cheaper than usual.
Common pairings
on sale
sale price
clearance sale
for sale
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Etymology
From Old Norse sala, "sale," related to the verb "to sell."
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What does “sale” mean?
The word “sale” means the act of exchanging goods or services for money. In plain terms, selling something, or a temporary discount event where items are sold cheaper than usual.
How do you pronounce “sale”?
“Sale” is pronounced sehl (/seːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “sale” in a sentence?
Here is “sale” used in a sentence: “The sale of the house went through last week.”
What is another word for “sale”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sale” include vend and vent.
What is the opposite of “sale”?
The opposite of “sale” — its antonyms — is purchase.
What part of speech is “sale”?
“Sale” is a noun.
Where does the word “sale” come from?
The word “sale” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse sala, "sale," related to the verb "to sell.".
Is “sale” a common word?
“Sale” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between a sale and a discount?
A sale is the basic act of exchanging goods or services for money, so any purchase counts as one. Informally, 'a sale' also means a period when a shop cuts prices to attract buyers. A discount is the price reduction itself — the sale event offers discounts, but the two words are not identical.
What is the difference between sale and sell?
Sell is the verb — the action of giving something in exchange for money. Sale is the noun — the event or transaction that results. You sell a car, and the deal is called a sale. A common error is writing 'for sell'; the correct phrase is 'for sale'.
What are the types of sales?
In business, a sale can be retail, where a shop sells directly to a customer, or wholesale, where goods are sold in bulk to resellers. Sales can be one-time or recurring, cash or credit. In shops, 'a sale' can also mean a clearance, seasonal, or promotional event with reduced prices.
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