mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
marked down; marking down; marks down
: to put a lower price on
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Verb
marked down all seasonal goods immediately after the holidays
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Even trending brands like Hunter and Timberland are experiencing steep, limited-time markdowns, too, making now the perfect moment to stock up while the prices are shockingly low.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Grab the sneakers while they’re marked down during Nordstrom’s End of Season Sale.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Spanx’s Presidents’ Day sale has markdowns on more than 700 items, with our favorites starting at $29 for the best-selling Everyday Leggings.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Even trending brands like Hunter and Timberland are experiencing steep, limited-time markdowns, too, making now the perfect moment to stock up while the prices are shockingly low.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Jessie Kidden Waterproof Hiking Pants Originally $43, Amazon currently has these Jessie Kidden outdoor pants marked down for you outdoorsy folks.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Grab the sneakers while they’re marked down during Nordstrom’s End of Season Sale.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Markdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/markdown. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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markdown
1 of 2 noun
mark·down
ˈmärk-ˌdau̇n
1
: a lowering of price
2
: the amount by which an original selling price is reduced
mark down
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)märk-ˈdau̇n
: to put a lower price on
marked down all the books for the sale
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