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sale

[seɪl]

sale Definition

  • 1the exchange of goods or services for money
  • 2an event where goods are sold at a reduced price

Using sale: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sale" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The store is having a sale on all winter clothing.

  • Example

    She made a sale to a new customer today.

  • Example

    The company's sales have increased by 20% this quarter.

  • Example

    He works in sales for a pharmaceutical company.

sale Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sale

Idioms Using sale

  • a sale of goods at extremely low prices, typically when the seller faces bankruptcy or other financial difficulties

    Example

    The store had a fire sale to get rid of all their inventory before closing down.

  • to become available for purchase

    Example

    The new iPhone model will go on sale next month.

  • to make something available for purchase

    Example

    They decided to put their house up for sale.

Phrases with sale

  • available to be bought

    Example

    The house next door is for sale.

  • available for purchase at a reduced price

    Example

    All shoes are on sale this week.

  • to successfully sell something

    Example

    She made a sale to a new customer today.

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Summary: sale in Brief

The term 'sale' [seɪl] refers to the exchange of goods or services for money, and can also refer to an event where goods are sold at a reduced price. It is commonly used in business contexts, such as 'He works in sales for a pharmaceutical company,' and in retail contexts, such as 'The store is having a sale on all winter clothing.' Phrases like 'for sale' and 'on sale' denote availability and reduced pricing, while idioms like 'a fire sale' and 'to put something up for sale' describe specific sale situations.

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