Pronunciation: /seɪl/
noun a transaction in which a buyer pays a seller for a product or service
A1 I bought a dress on sale.
A2 The store is having a big sale this weekend.
B1 She got a great deal on that jacket during the sale.
B2 The annual clearance sale attracted a large crowd of shoppers.
C1 The company's stock value increased after the successful sale of their new product.
C2 The art auction featured rare pieces that fetched high prices at the sale.
verb to offer something for purchase
A1 She sells handmade jewelry at the local market.
A2 He sells second-hand books online to make extra money.
B1 The company is planning to sell their old office furniture to upgrade.
B2 The real estate agent will sell the house at auction next week.
C1 The artist's paintings sell for thousands of dollars at prestigious galleries.
C2 After years of hard work, he finally sold his startup company for a significant profit.
adjective related to the act of selling products or services
A1 I bought a sale dress for half price at the store.
A2 The sale items were all marked with red stickers.
B1 She found a sale sofa that matched her living room decor perfectly.
B2 The sale prices at this department store are unbeatable.
C1 The sale event attracted a large crowd of bargain hunters.
C2 The sale promotion led to a significant increase in revenue for the company.
preposition used in phrases like 'on sale' to indicate that a product is available for purchase at a reduced price
A1 I bought this shirt on sale for half price.
A2 She found a great deal on shoes during the sale at the mall.
B1 The store is having a clearance sale on all winter jackets.
B2 I always wait for the end of season sale to buy new clothes.
C1 The company is planning a massive sale event to boost revenue.
C2 During the holiday season, many retailers offer sales to attract customers.
formal The company is having a sale on their products this weekend.
informal Hey, did you hear about the big sale happening at the mall?
slang I scored some awesome deals at the sale yesterday!
figurative His constant sales pitches make it hard to trust his intentions.
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