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flash sale

American  
[flash sayl] / ˈflæʃ ˈseɪl /

noun

  1. an event where some or all of the items sold at a particular store or chain are temporarily offered at reduced prices.


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Among other flash sale websites, Zulily had the highest share of visits in 2011, according to a study from Experian Hitwise, a research firm that analyzes consumer behavior.

From Seattle Times Mar. 3, 2024

Try to snag your games when the platform of your choice has a flash sale.

From Slate May 26, 2023

Klein also said he would have proposed a 24-hour flash sale of Dodgers and Giants merchandise on the league’s website, energizing the fan bases, with a portion of the proceeds donated to charity.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 14, 2021

Neiman Marcus, which is one of her largest accounts and reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy protection, included that collection in a shop-at-home flash sale.

From Washington Post Apr. 6, 2020

No flash sale by a large company, will go unmatched by its rivals.

From BBC Dec. 16, 2017

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