Word Games Pro Dictionary
sale
noun
a particular instance of selling
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- AL
- Scrabble score
- 4
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a particular instance of selling
“he has just made his first sale”
noun
the general activity of selling
“they tried to boost sales”
noun
an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices
“they held a sale to reduce their inventory”
noun
an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer)
“the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office”
noun
the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling
“you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies”
In context
Example Sentences
he has just made his first sale
they had to complete the sale before the banks closed
they tried to boost sales
laws limit the sale of handguns
they held a sale to reduce their inventory
I got some great bargains at their annual sale
the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office
you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies
the new line of cars will soon be on sale