bargain

¹bar·gain

noun, often attributive \ˈbär-gən\

Definition of BARGAIN

1

: an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other

2

: something acquired by or as if by bargaining; especially : an advantageous purchase <at that price the car is a bargain>

3

: a transaction, situation, or event regarded in the light of its results <a bad bargain>

— into the bargain also in the bargain

: besides <tastes good and is good for you, into the bargain>

Examples of BARGAIN

1. I think everyone involved was satisfied with the bargain we made.
2. They've agreed to turn the land over to the state, and the state, as its part of the bargain, has agreed to keep it undeveloped.
3. She likes to hunt for bargains when she shops.

Origin of BARGAIN

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from bargaigner

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BARGAIN

Synonyms: buy, deal, pennyworth, snip [British], steal

Related Words: clearance, closeout, markdown; cheapie; bonus, freebie (or freebee), gift, giveaway, premium, present; boon, windfall

Near Antonyms: gouging, overcharge, rip-off, soaking; markup, surcharge; extravagance, luxury

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with BARGAIN

jargon