discounter

[ dis-koun-ter ]

noun

1. a person who discounts.
2. a person who operates a discount house or business.
3. Informal. a discount house.
4. discount broker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of discounter¹

First recorded in 1725–35; discount + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The city of Los Angeles will provide informational resources to 99 Cents Only workers who are losing their jobs as a result of the discounter’s impending store closures, Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

"The supermarkets are fighting tooth and nail to prevent customers from switching to the discounters."

From BBC

The German discounter had argued the Clubcard logo of a yellow circle on a blue square infringed its copyright, and took "unfair advantage" of its "reputation for great value."

From BBC

So has its new kitchenware brand under the discounter’s own label Figmint.

From Seattle Times

The plan marks a big change for the discounter.

From Seattle Times