n.
Pronunciation: ' s ā l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sala; akin to Old High German sala transfer, Old English sellan to sell ― more at SELL
Date: before 12th century
1 : the act of selling specifically : the transfer of ownership of and title to property from one person to another for a price
2 a : opportunity of selling or being sold : DEMAND b : distribution by selling
3 : public disposal to the highest bidder : AUCTION
4 : a selling of goods at bargain prices
5 plural a : operations and activities involved in promoting and selling goods or services <vice-president in charge of sale s > b : gross receipts
– for sale : available for purchase
– on sale
1 : for sale
2 : available for purchase at a reduced price