asking price

noun

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

asking price

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of asking price¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Actor John Goodman has officially sold his longtime home in New Orleans—but was forced to cut close to $1.5 million from his original asking price to secure a buyer.

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However, greater demand is likely to feed through to asking prices.

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But he found the asking price for new franchises ambitious.

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On the eve of the Games, property management website Hostify.com reported that asking prices for short-term rentals in Paris had quintupled from $154 nightly to $772.

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If their asking price is not met, Chelsea plan to reintegrate Jackson into the squad.

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