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

The median asking price increased 1.4% year over year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She said she and her brother were forced to slash the asking price by £70,000 while continuing to pay rising maintenance charges, management fees and council tax on the empty property in Epsom.

From BBC • May 22, 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

The first buyer who toured the house the day after it listed put in an offer slightly above the asking price, which Cross and his wife accepted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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