Sale Definition & Meaning
sale
- noun
- a particular instance of selling; "he has just made his first sale"; "they had to complete the sale before the banks closed"
- the general activity of selling; "they tried to boost sales"; "laws limit the sale of handguns"
- an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices; "they held a sale to reduce their inventory"; "I got some great bargains at their annual sale"
- the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling; "you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies"; "the new line of cars will soon be on sale"
- 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"
"Sale" in song lyrics
See how sale is used in real songs:
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"Another knock down, another video sale"
2 Live Crew — Living in America -
"Frail you're shallow as you swallow up your bare sale"
3rd Bass — Problem Child -
"Weighed less than a gram, was a flam for my sale"
3rd Eye f/ Lord Finesse, Nine, Top Quality, Zone 7 — Troopers Reprezent
Words that rhyme with sale
Usage tips for "sale"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sale" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sale to find words that pair well.