On sale

prepositional phrase

Offered at a reduced or discounted price.

These shoes are on sale for half the original price.
Visual representation of "on sale" - Offered at a reduced or discounted price

Often appears as...

  • items on sale
  • on sale now
prepositional phrase

Available for people to buy.

The author's new book is on sale now.
Visual representation of "on sale" - Available for people to buy

Often appears as...

  • on sale soon
  • book is on sale
prepositional phrase

Offered at a reduced or discounted price.

These shoes are on sale for half the original price.
Visual representation of "on sale" - Offered at a reduced or discounted price

Often appears as...

  • items on sale
  • on sale now
prepositional phrase

Available for people to buy.

The author's new book is on sale now.
Visual representation of "on sale" - Available for people to buy

Often appears as...

  • on sale soon
  • book is on sale
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Visual representation of "on sale"
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Limited Time

Often implies a limited time offer to encourage immediate purchase.

Illustration for Limited Time
This special on-sale offer ends Sunday.
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Seasonal Sales

Sales are common during season ends, like 'end-of-summer sale'.

Illustration for Seasonal Sales
Many jackets go on sale in the spring.
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Clearance Items

'On sale' can mean clearing stock, potentially less popular items.

Illustration for Clearance Items
The old model TVs are on sale to clear space.
Visual representation of the word "On sale"

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