sale

Definition

  • noun: the act of selling something
  • noun: the act of selling
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: demand, market, auction

Examples

  • The bookstore operates 'on sale or return'. [=books in the store can be returned to the book supplier if the store does not sell them]

  • ('Brit') I bought these shoes 'in the sales'. [=at a time when many stores have a sale]

  • disappointing 'sales figures' [=numbers that show how much money was made from sales]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) have you ever considered selling the bear? -what? - excuse me i want it hey...im not an IT pal im a HE, alright im sorry little guy, but my bear isnt for sale, see ive had him since i was about your age hes very very special to me -stand up straight when your talking to me (..)
    2012 Ted