asking price

American  

noun

1. the price originally demanded by the seller, as before any reduction resulting from bargaining, discount, etc.

---

asking price British  

noun

1. the price suggested by a seller but usually considered to be subject to bargaining

---

Etymology

Origin of asking price

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

asking price

But median U.S. asking price inched down 0.1%, a sign that sellers may be adjusting their expectations as buyers negotiate and push back against high costs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The house is now listed for $799,000 — roughly $126,000 less than the original asking price.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

The castle was put up for sale with an asking price of offers over £3.25m before Carr snapped it up.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

There is a broad agreement between the clubs over the terms of a move for the 25-year-old, with Chelsea set to achieve their asking price with an initial sum of £47.5m with £17.5m in add-ons.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

“Sir,” the animal salesman said, “our asking price is already a thousand dollars under book. Check your Sidney’s; I’ll hang on. I want you to see for yourself, sir, that our price is fair.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

Related Words

• selling price