trade-in
noun
goods given in whole or, usually, part payment of a purchase.
trade-ins
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pluralof trade-in.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That’s why Apple will be leaning on leasing, trade-ins and carrier subsidies to limit the impact of its prices on sales, JPMorgan’s Samik Chatterjee said in a client note.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Appliance trade-ins can boost sales for a quarter.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
During the upcoming nine-day holiday period, marking the longest on record, government agencies will be targeting consumption campaigns, including subsidies for consumer goods trade-ins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
That’s mainly because the sluggish sales of new cars since 2020 has resulted in fewer trade-ins and vehicles coming off leases into the market, thereby keeping used-vehicle supplies tight.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
Most important, he began accepting horses as trade-ins.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
