On sale Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Limited Time Often implies a limited time offer to encourage immediate purchase. This special on-sale offer ends Sunday. Pro Tip 2/3Seasonal Sales Sales are common during season ends, like 'end-of-summer sale'. Many jackets go on sale in the spring. Pro Tip 3/3Clearance Items 'On sale' can mean clearing stock, potentially less popular items. The old model TVs are on sale to clear space.