bargain — something bought at a lower price than usual; a good deal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something bought at a lower price than usual; a good deal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːrɡən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is the queen of bargain hunting - she once bought a $500 coat for $20!
- I didn't bargain for this much homework when I signed up for the advanced class.
- The used car seemed like a bargain until the engine fell out on the highway.
bargain
NOUN[/ˈbɑːrɡən/]
something bought at a lower price than usual; a good deal
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French 'bargaignier,' meaning 'to haggle' or 'to negotiate.' The term originally referred to merchants on ships haggling over the price of goods, with the nautical context reflecting medieval trading practices.
Breakdown
Old French 'bargaignier' (to haggle) → Middle English 'bargeynen' → Modern English 'bargain,' with the suffix '-ain' forming the noun from the verb stem.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is the queen of bargain hunting - she once bought a $500 coat for $20!”
“I didn't bargain for this much homework when I signed up for the advanced class.”
“The used car seemed like a bargain until the engine fell out on the highway.”
“She's a tough negotiator who always drives a hard bargain.”
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