fixed price
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of fixed price
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Many airlines hedge their fuel to negotiate a fixed price, and stock up on fuel while it’s less expensive.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Energy UK, which represents suppliers, said uncertainty in the wholesale fuel market has made it difficult for firms to offer a fixed price for a year or longer.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Given all the variables outlined above, there’s no standard or fixed price for the insurance.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
Call options give the holder the right to buy a stock for a fixed price in the future.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
A breast-pin brought a fixed sum, good or bad, and a roll of cloth brought the fixed price of a roll of cloth, regardless of quality.
From A Child of the Jago by Morrison, Arthur
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