asking price

noun

1. the price originally demanded by the seller, as before any reduction resulting from bargaining, discount, etc.

asking price

noun

1. the price suggested by a seller but usually considered to be subject to bargaining

Word History and Origins

Origin of asking price¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

In April it sold a gold pocket watch worn by the ship's wealthiest passenger for £900,000 - six times the asking price.

From BBC

He tells the BBC he recently increased his prices, hoping it would account for the higher asking prices - but says costs have “only intensified” since.

From BBC

He argues allowing "voluntary" bids would have been "open to abuse", as tenants may still feel pressurised to offer above the asking price.

From BBC

This was reflected in flight prices that were well below the usual asking price for this time of year, according to travel expert Simon Calder, writing this week in The Independent.

From BBC

“There are a lot of out-of-staters that have some money, and they’re willing to pay above asking price. That definitely hurts people.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• selling price