list price

American  

noun

1. the price at which a product is usually sold to the public and from which a trade discount is computed by a wholesaler.

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list price British  

noun

1. the selling price of merchandise as quoted in a catalogue or advertisement

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list price Cultural  

1. The stated price of a commodity before any discount or other reduction.

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Etymology

Origin of list price

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Drug companies sell most of their medicines through a web of middlemen—wholesalers, pharmacy-benefit managers, and insurers—that use inflated list prices and rebate schemes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The state voucher program offers up to a 90% discount on the list price for private fleet operators.

From Los Angeles Times

Percentage of buyers in 2025 who purchased homes at a discount to the original list price.

From Barron's

Percentage of buyers in 2025 who purchased homes at a discount to the original list price.

From Barron's

The list prices for drugs don’t often reflect what insured consumers pay out of pocket.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• retail price
• sticker price