asking price

noun

: the price at which something is offered for sale

Examples of asking price in a Sentence

The original asking price for the car was $20,000, but I was eventually able to buy it for $18,000.
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Despite this, dwindling sales could also indicate that sellers across the country may soon feel motivated to slash their asking prices in order to attract reluctant buyers. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025 The typical home is selling for 2% less than its asking price, the biggest discount in two years, per Redfin data. Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025 In 2024, a third of homes sold went for their asking price — and 23% sold for above asking, according to the NAR. Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025 In the meantime, Suarez remains very much available, even as Preller’s asking price likely continues to be significant. Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for asking price

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of asking price was in 1755

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“Asking price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asking%20price. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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