discount

Definition

  • noun: an amount taken off a regular price
  • noun: a reduction made from the gross amount or value of something
  • verb: to lower the amount of (a bill, price, etc.)
  • verb: to make a deduction from usually for cash or prompt payment
  • synonyms: abate, abatement, abjure

Examples

  • We can't 'discount' [='dismiss', 'disregard'] the possibility that the economy will worsen in the near future.

  • We were able to buy our tickets 'at a discount'. [=for less than the usual price]

  • The vacation plan included a 'discounted' price/rate on our hotel room.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Like run up bills on the joint's credit. And why not? Nobody will pay for it anyway. Take deliveries at the front door and sell it out the back at a discount. Take a $ case of booze and sell it for $. It doesn't matter. It is all profit. Then finally, when there is nothing left... (..)
    1990 Goodfellas