noun
sale
sehl
noun
1
The act of exchanging goods or services for money.
"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.
"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
Word Forms
sales plural
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Etymology
From Old Norse sala, "sale," related to the verb "to sell."