Definition of sale

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  • sale is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 4
  • sale is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 4
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Definition of sale

  • an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer) (noun)

    Examples

    1. the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office

    Synonyms

    1. sales agreement
  • an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices (noun)

    Examples

    1. they held a sale to reduce their inventory
    2. I got some great bargains at their annual sale

    Synonyms

    1. cut-rate sale
    2. sales event
  • a particular instance of selling (noun)

    Examples

    1. he has just made his first sale
    2. they had to complete the sale before the banks closed
  • the general activity of selling (noun)

    Examples

    1. they tried to boost sales
    2. laws limit the sale of handguns
  • the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling (noun)

    Examples

    1. you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies
    2. the new line of cars will soon be on sale

See definition of sale in Merriam Webster