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 this in all Morocco. Only francs. You're being cheated. It doesn't matter, thank you. For friends of Rick's we have a small discount. Did I say francs? You can have it for . I'm sorry I was in no condition to receive you last night. It doesn't matter. Special friends of Rick's get a special discount. One hundred francs. Your story had me confused, or maybe it was the bourbon. I have some tablecloths- - I'm really not interested. (..)
    1942 Casablanca