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 Some inquired about renting it, and others couldn’t afford the asking price. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024 In January, prime central London properties sold below 90% of their asking price for the first time since early 2019, according to data from LonRes. Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024 However, many homes in our area sell for $50,000 and more over the asking prices, which already are pretty high. Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024 The median asking price for rent in Los Angeles is $3,400. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 May 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 11 Jun. 2024.

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