sale

noun

ˈsāl How to pronounce sale (audio)
Definition of salenext
as in transaction
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price my neighbor tried to make a sale, but no one was interested in buying his old car they made enough profit from the sale of the house for a down payment on the new one

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Recent Examples of sale In the month of August, our cash increased by roughly $100,00, factoring in our mix of sales and purchases. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 The company didn’t provide specific figures, but 7 million glasses were sold in 2025, and with this year’s sales so far, that puts the likely number of offenders in the thousands. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The plant entered decommissioning after its sale to Holtec International, which then applied to the Civil Nuclear Credit Program to reopen the plant. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 In other words, there’s no comprehensive process that verifies safety certification before sale. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sale
  1. transaction
  2. deal
  3. auction
  4. purchase
  5. bargain
Noun
  • Ito En held the leading share of Japan’s green tea beverage market in 2025 and accounts for about 25% of crude tea transaction volumes in the country, according to the company.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The sale, which won’t be finalized until the first quarter of 2027, is the richest transaction in Major League Baseball history.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of transaction
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  • Shop more outlet deals below, including an elegant candleholder, a luxe ottoman, and slim patio sofa.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Below, find last-chance deals on summer sandals, fall-ready booties, ultra-cute ballet flats, and more for up to 79 percent off.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deal
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  • Kusama’s large-scale sculptures and immersive installations break attendance records at museums and galleries around the world, and her works regularly set records at auction.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The auction was part of a charity effort to benefit the Ferrari Foundation, which funds global education initiatives.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of auction
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  • Answer The Questions Customers Are Already Asking Purchase confidence and brand preference are earned before the moment of purchase.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Uzbekistan confirmed its purchase of Chinese J-10CE jets, becoming the second country after Pakistan to add the fighter to its arsenal, as Beijing makes inroads into high-end defense.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of purchase
Noun
  • Higgins was also there in person to witness the bargain go down and the specific number — 10 — of dates reached.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With companies in the SOX growing forward earnings per share at an annual rate of about 70%, Arya thinks the SOX multiple looks like a bargain.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of bargain

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