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

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman all but confirmed Wednesday that the team would be in contact with the Tigers to gauge their asking price for reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

However, in the months that followed, the “24” star, who took a four-year hiatus from acting in 2022, reduced the asking price multiple times, as the dwelling bounced on and off the market.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

In one new community in Fresno, Calif., the builder is offering up to $50,000 off the asking price on some units, as seen below.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026

However, the Spanish club denied pursuing a move for Fernandez last week, leaving him with no known alternative destination and a sizeable £120m asking price.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Becchina’s asking price was just under $10 million.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Related Words

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