dynamic pricing

British

noun

commerce offering goods at a price that changes according to the level of demand, the type of customer, or the state of the weather

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Dynamic pricing models—long controversial in China—are becoming more sophisticated, adjusting not only for demand but also for timing, user behavior, and competitive context.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Dynamic pricing meant that, on Ticketmaster, where tickets to the reunion tour were originally sold, prices rose in line with demand.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

Dynamic pricing could mean raising the cost of ice cream on a hot day, for example, or quickly raising the cost of water and canned goods before an upcoming storm.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2024

Dynamic pricing refers to any pricing model that allows prices to fluctuate, while surge pricing refers to prices that are adjusted upward.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2024

Dynamic pricing is the euphemism Ticketmaster uses in place of supply and demand.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023

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