asking price

American  

noun

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

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asking price British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of asking price

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ co-director Anthony Russo is listing the property, which would set a price record for the city if it sells for close to its asking price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Price Compare prices before signing up to determine if the asking price is in the “reasonable” ballpark.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Instead, China paid just $60 million for broadcast rights to the tournament, and India’s Zee Entertainment reached a TV deal Monday that was believed to be far below FIFA’s asking price.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Another, Flat 25, had an original asking price of £192,950 and resold last year again for £70,000.

From BBC • May 21, 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