: an item of merchandise (such as an automobile or refrigerator) taken as payment or part payment for a purchase
traded in; trading in; trades in
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: to turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase or bill
trade the old car in on a new one
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Examples of trade-in in a Sentence
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Experts say the law, along with a trade-in program for sketchy uncertified bikes, is a national wake-up call that’s driving dubious players from the market.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
Jessica Gallagher, New York Times, 3 June 2024
The New Orleans Pelicans had the choice to use or defer the pick for one more year as part of the Anthony Davis trade in 2019.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
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Noun
The average age of trade-ins for both new and used vehicles is starting to rise, the appraisal service reports.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Experts say the law, along with a trade-in program for sketchy uncertified bikes, is a national wake-up call that’s driving dubious players from the market.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
Verb
One of the women had complained about the drug trade in the building.
—Jessica Gallagher, New York Times, 3 June 2024
The New Orleans Pelicans had the choice to use or defer the pick for one more year as part of the Anthony Davis trade in 2019.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
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“Trade-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade-in. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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