clearance sale — a sale of goods at reduced prices to clear out stock
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sale of goods at reduced prices to clear out stock
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɪrəns seɪl/
Korean meaning: 재고 정리를 위한 할인 판매, 떨이 세일
Korean pronunciation: **클리**어런스 **세일**
Example Sentences
- Sarah went crazy at the clearance sale and bought 12 pairs of shoes she'll probably never wear.
- The bookstore's clearance sale was so good that even the 'How to Save Money' books were sold out.
- Many retailers hold clearance sales after major holidays to clear out seasonal merchandise.
clearance sale
NOUN//ˈklɪrəns seɪl//
a sale of goods at reduced prices to clear out stock
The store's clearance sale drew huge crowds chasing last-minute bargains.
Perfect appearance, strict adherence - that's our clearance sale!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
clearance는 'clear(깨끗이 하다)'에서 파생되어 '정리, 제거'를 의미하게 되었고, sale은 고대 영어 'sala(판매)'에서 유래했습니다. 합쳐져서 '재고를 깨끗이 정리하는 판매'라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Sarah went crazy at the clearance sale and bought 12 pairs of shoes she'll probably never wear.”
“The bookstore's clearance sale was so good that even the 'How to Save Money' books were sold out.”
“Many retailers hold clearance sales after major holidays to clear out seasonal merchandise.”
“The electronics store announced a clearance sale with up to 70% off on last year's models.”
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