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.
Recent Examples on the Web In December, Oppenheim confirmed to PEOPLE that West had removed the house’s interiors and the asking price reflected the cost of installing new finishes. Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 About 45% of homes in the Twin Cities sold above the asking price in June, according to Redfin data. Sami Sparber, Axios, 27 July 2024 The custom mansion — with old-world flair, steep-peaked roofs, a turret and an asking price of $6.45 million — is nestled on a 4.25-acre lot adorned with extensive landscaping and tranquil views. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 July 2024 Indeed, as an indication of how much the market has turned, nearly twice as many sellers sold below their original asking prices in 2024 than in 2022, when buyers had far less power to negotiate. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for asking price 

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Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

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