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

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asking price

Now, Realtor.com can reveal that the deal has officially closed, with the actress selling the home for just under her final asking price.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

“Ransom Canyon” star Josh Duhamel has officially closed on the sale of his Los Angeles home, offloading the picturesque property for $3.4 million—more than $400,000 over his asking price.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

FIFA’s asking price for sponsorship was previously reported by Bloomberg News.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

The Duboce Triangle flat, for the record, and according to its listing agent, sold for $3.2m – $200,000 over the asking price.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

She might tell this buyer about a house nearby that just sold for $25,000 above the asking price, or another house that is currently the subject of a bidding war.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

Related Words

• selling price