Sale
WordNet
noun
(1) A particular instance of selling
"He has just made his first sale"
"They had to complete the sale before the banks closed"
(2) The general activity of selling
"They tried to boost sales"
"Laws limit the sale of handguns"
(3) 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"
(4) 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"
(5) 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"
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Etymology
From < <
Noun
- An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit.
- He celebrated after the sale of company.
- A particular opportunity for a sale.
- The sale of goods at reduced prices.
- They are having a clearance sale: 50% off.
- The act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder.
Verb
sale
- first-, third-person singular indicative present of saler
- first-, third-person singular subjunctive present of saler
- second-person singular imperative of saler