Sale (Noun)
Meaning 1
An occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices; "they held a sale to reduce their inventory"; "I got some great bargains at their annual sale".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The department store held a huge sale to clear out its summer inventory before the new season arrived.
- I scored an amazing deal on a laptop during the company's semi-annual sale.
- The boutique is having a one-day sale on all designer dresses.
- They host a monthly sale at the local market, where vendors offer discounts on everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts.
- The toy store is having a holiday sale, with discounts on popular toys and games for kids.
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Meaning 2
A particular instance of selling; "he has just made his first sale"; "they had to complete the sale before the banks closed".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
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); "the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
The state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling; "you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies"; "the new line of cars will soon be on sale".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Meaning 5
The general activity of selling; "they tried to boost sales"; "laws limit the sale of handguns".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.