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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3143 COCA: 4504

discount
1 discount /ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/ noun
plural discounts
1 discount
/ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/
noun
plural discounts
Learner's definition of DISCOUNT
[count]
: an amount taken off a regular price : a price reduction减价；折扣
2 discount /ˈdɪsˌkaunt/ adjective
2 discount
/ˈdɪsˌkaunt/
adjective
Learner's definition of DISCOUNT
always used before a noun
1 
: selling goods or services at reduced prices打折的
2 
: offered or sold at a reduced price减价出售的
3 
: cheaper than usual价格较低的
3 discount /ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/ verb
discounts; discounted; discounting
3 discount
/ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/
verb
discounts; discounted; discounting
Learner's definition of DISCOUNT
[+ object]
1 
a  : to lower the amount of (a bill, price, etc.)打折
b  : to lower the price of (a product)减价；降低价格
2 
a  : to think of (something) as having little importance or value认为…不重要；低估
b  : to believe that (something, such as information, a rumor, etc.) is not worth serious attention不认真对待；不予考虑
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3143 COCA: 4504

discount

1 of 3

noun

dis·​count ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio)
1
: a reduction made from the gross (see gross entry 1 sense 3b) amount or value of something: such as
a(1)
: a reduction made from a regular or list price
offering customers a ten percent discount
buy tickets at a discount
(2)
: a proportionate deduction from a debt account usually made for cash or prompt payment
b
: a deduction made for interest in advancing money upon or purchasing a bill or note not due
2
: the act or practice of discounting (see discount entry 2)
3
: a deduction taken or allowance made
… we may … have to make very heavy discount, or even sometimes to reject our author's conclusions altogether. G. G. Coulton

discount

2 of 3

verb

dis·​count ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio) di-ˈskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio)
discounted; discounting; discounts

transitive verb

1
a
: to make a deduction (see deduction sense 1a) from usually for cash or prompt payment
a discounted price
b
: to sell or offer for sale at a discount (see discount entry 1 sense 1)
discounting last year's model
2
: to lend money on after deducting the discount
3
a
: to leave out of account or consideration : disregard
discount the possibility that the situation may worsen
its effect cannot be entirely discounted
b
: to minimize the importance of
shouldn't discount his contributions
c(1)
: to make allowance (see allowance entry 1 sense 2) for bias or exaggeration in
discount most of their claims
(2)
: to view with doubt
discount a rumor
d
: to anticipate or take into account (something, such as a future event) in present calculations or planning
… mail came chiefly from those organized groups whose opposition had already been discounted … Time

intransitive verb

: to give or make discounts (see discount entry 1)
stores planning to discount after the holidays
discounter
ˈdi-ˌskau̇n-tər How to pronounce discount (audio)
di-ˈskau̇n-
noun

discount

3 of 3

adjective

dis·​count ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt How to pronounce discount (audio)
1
a
: selling goods or services for less than their regular or list price : selling goods or services at a discount (see discount entry 1 sense 1a(1))
discount stores
a discount broker
discount airlines
b
: offered or sold at a discount
discount tickets
2
: reflecting a discount
discount prices

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun The store offers a two percent discount when customers pay in cash. a discount of 20% from the original price Verb The vacation plan included a discounted price on our hotel room. Car dealers are heavily discounting last year's unsold models. These threats cannot be entirely discounted.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
For something a little stronger, the farm also offers guests a discount at its nearby vineyard and brewery. Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Households on tribal lands can receive a discount of up to $75 per month for internet service. Eryka Forquer, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022 Some units can be bought directly from the marketplace, with the rebate applied at the time of purchase — in other words, as a straight-up discount. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 While the price of large devices like vacuums can sometimes be daunting — and keep you from committing — a major discount thanks to an on-site coupon at Amazon has brought the price for the Inse S610 Cordless Vacuum from $700 down to just $130. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 The bigger the discount, the more attractive to potential buyers, who would rather pay $80 for $100 of tax credits than $90. Richard Rubin, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Broussard did, however, reach out to his suppliers in China to request a discount on his next drug delivery, prosecutors said. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 The local franchise launched a Big Boy Pass on Sept. 12, which gives customers a discount on Frisch's most popular sandwich, the Big Boy. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2022 Hop Harvest & Vine Public House: Beer garden and restaurant open daily, with happy hour specials featuring $2 discount on beer and wines. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022
Verb
Each season comes with a whole slew of fashion trends to play around with, but don't discount the important of having staple basics! Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 26 Aug. 2022 Chase Field, where the Diamondbacks play, was brought up to Hines, who didn't discount the idea of playing state football championships games there. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2022 But Folz, the Capital One engineer, said leaders shouldn’t discount the importance of the office entirely. Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Bright and bold wallpaper designs might make a splash, but don't discount the power of an understated pattern. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022 Kirtland coach Tiger LaVerde dismisses that notion, but some of his 11 seniors don’t discount that pushed them this offseason during their training regimen. Matt Goul, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022 Mike Feuer, acknowledge that the scale of the need means the city can’t totally discount congregate settings. Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022 The Crack in America's Nuclear Deterrence Don't discount the possibility that Vladimir Putin could drop a tactical nuclear weapon in Eastern Europe, the CIA director recently warned. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 Apr. 2022 But don't discount them as an easy way to add heart-healthy fats to salads, avocado toast, or your morning bowl of oatmeal. The Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022
Adjective
But that’s still a discount-rack price for a car that cost around $110,000 when new. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 5 May 2022 At the gate only are discount senior tickets for $8, a weekend pass for $25 and a four-to-a-car admission of $55. Kathy Cichon, chicagotribune.com, 28 July 2021 The stories energized widespread discussion of the lab-leak theory on social media, which quickly became meshed with theories about bioweapons research — a strain of speculation that scientists still strongly discount. Washington Post, 10 June 2021 Select facial cleansers, serums, and moisturizers are marked 30 percent off, including this $8 (post-discount) gem. Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Apr. 2021 Black Friday isn't the only discount day worth counting down to. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 7 Jan. 2020 According to BBC News’ Helen Briggs, the research doesn’t fully discount climate change’s contribution to cave bears’ extinction. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, 16 Aug. 2019 And discount German grocery chain Aldi is growing rapidly in the United States. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 27 June 2019 Businesses from Phoenix to Gilbert to Surprise are offering free or almost free food and free or discount admission into museums and aqariums for Mother's Day. Georgann Yara And Sonja Haller, azcentral, 8 May 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb, Noun, and Adjective

modification of French décompter, from Old French desconter, from Medieval Latin discomputare, from Latin dis- + computare to count — more at count

First Known Use

Noun

1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1621, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Adjective

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of discount was in 1621

Phrases Containing discount
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3143 COCA: 4504
discount

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + DISCOUNT | DISCOUNT + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, deep, generous, good, large, significant, steep, substantial極大的優惠；大幅度折扣➤huge, major, massive (especially BrE) 巨大折扣➤special特惠◇There is a special discount for employees.對員工有特別優惠。➤employee, staff, trade員工優惠；同行折扣◇They offer a trade discount to builders.他們向建築商提供同行折扣價。➤group團體折扣▸➤cash現金折扣◇We offer a 5% cash discount for prompt payment.若當場付款，我們給予 5% 的現金優惠。➤bulk, volume大宗購買／總量折扣➤price價格折扣VERB + DISCOUNT➤allow sb, give (sb), offer (sb)給某人打折；給予（某人）折扣◇They only give you a discount if you buy more than a certain amount.購買超過一定數量，他們才會給打折。➤get, obtain, receive得到優惠▸➤be entitled to, qualify for有資格享受優惠◇If you collect ten bonus points, you will be entitled to a discount.集滿 10 個獎勵積分就可以享受折扣價。➤negotiate就折扣進行協商◇It is important to negotiate a good discount and obtain books on approval.重要的是要談下一個優厚的折扣價，而且圖書包退包換。DISCOUNT + NOUN➤card, coupon, voucher (BrE) 打折卡；優惠券◇Members are given a discount card which entitles them to 20% off.會員獲得一張可以打八折的優惠卡。◇a prescription drug discount card (NAmE) 處方藥打折卡➤program, scheme (BrE) 優惠方案➤price, rate優惠價；貼現率▸➤shop, store (= that regularly sells goods at a discount) 折扣商店➤airline, carrier (both NAmE) 廉價航空PREPOSITION➤at a discount打折扣◇Tickets are available to members at a discount.會員可以優惠價購票。➤discount of打⋯折◇a discount of 30%7 折的優惠➤discount on就⋯的優惠◇Customers are allowed a discount on orders over $500.訂單超過 500 美元的顧客可以享受優惠。PHRASES➤a rate of discount貼現率

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