bargain

A bargain is defined as something that you buy that costs less than it normally does.

(noun)

A purchase made at a sale is an example of a bargain.

The definition of a bargain is an understanding between two people on the cost of goods or services.

(noun)

If someone agrees to sell a product at 10 percent off as long as the other person orders at least 12, that is an example of a bargain.

To bargain means to discuss the details in a business transaction regarding selling, buying, or exchanging.

(verb)

To barter with another farmer to exchange a certain number of eggs for a certain amount of beef is an example of bargain.

See bargain in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a mutual agreement or contract in which the parties settle on what should be given or done by each
the terms of such an agreement
such an agreement considered in terms of its worth to one of the parties: to make a bad bargain
something offered, bought, or sold at a price favorable to the buyer

Origin: ME & OFr bargaine < OFr bargaignier, to haggle < Frank *borganjan, to lend, akin to OE borgian, borrow

intransitive verb

to discuss the details of a transaction, contract, treaty, etc., trying to get the best possible terms
to make a bargain or agreement

transitive verb

to sell or trade to another by bargaining; barter

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See bargain in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An agreement between parties fixing obligations that each promises to carry out.
a. An agreement establishing the terms of a sale or exchange of goods or services: finally reached a bargain with the antique dealer over the lamp.
b. Property acquired or services rendered as a result of such an agreement.
Something offered or acquired at a price advantageous to the buyer.

verb bar·gained, bar·gain·ing, bar·gains

verb, intransitive