sale

[seyl] / seɪl /

NOUN

exchange of object for money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

auction business buying deal demand marketing purchase reduction selling trade transaction

STRONG

barter clearance closeout commerce disposal dumping enterprise negotiation purchasing unloading vending vendition

WEAK

consuming

Example Sentences

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Jones was ordered to pay damages in excess of a billion dollars, forcing the sale of his “InfoWars” brand.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Warner board’s agreed last month to cover Zaslav’s tax liabilities following the sale to Paramount.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Chinese vehicles may not be for sale in the U.S. yet, but they’re already getting positive reviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The record sale price for a "Una and the Lion" coin is £340,000.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“My buddy Tommy got one there last week. Said they were having a sale on them.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu