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/
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.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Clearance derives from Old English 'clear', meaning to make clean or remove, combined with the suffix '-ance' denoting a state or action. Sale originates from Old English 'sala', meaning the exchange of goods for money. Together, 'clearance sale' emerged to describe the sale of merchandise at reduced prices to clear inventory.
Breakdown
clear- (to make clean or remove) + -ance (state or action of) + sale (exchange of goods for payment). The compound phrase literally means the action of clearing stock through selling.
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📝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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