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discount business

discount business

3.0
A shop or company that sells goods at lower prices than usual
  • noun
  • /ˈdɪskaʊnt ˈbɪznəs/
translation icon : negocio de descuentos
  • I found a great discount business near my house.

Examples

  • The rise of online shopping has significantly impacted traditional discount businesses in many cities.

  • The new store is a discount business that offers clothing at prices much lower than the mall.

  • After years of running a small boutique, Maria decided to open a discount business to attract budget-conscious shoppers.

  • Many consumers rely on their local discount business for affordable household essentials.

  • Many discount businesses offer seasonal sales.

  • Many families rely on a discount business for their groceries to save money each week.

  • She found great deals at a local discount business that specializes in household items.

Synonyms

discount store
vsdiscount business
8 1.8

A shop that sells things like food and clothes for lower prices

is wider, applying to any seller of goods or services at reduced prices
discounter
vsdiscount business
4 3.3

A shop that sells everyday items at lower prices than usual

is broader, covering sales at reduced prices of goods or services
discount house
vsdiscount business
1 3.2

A shop that sells goods at lower prices than regular stores

is broader and also covers services, not only retail outlets

Antonyms

74 4.3

Higher quality and more expensive than normal

How Discounted

half-price
28 1.1
discount chain
  • UK
1 3.0
discount business
3.0
outlet
82 2.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

discount + business

The meaning 'a business that sells goods at reduced prices' is directly and compositionally derived from 'discount' (reduced price) + 'business' (commercial enterprise). This noun–noun compound follows a common, transparent pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can reliably infer the meaning.

Etymology

Discount business shows a simple picture: a shop with big discount signs selling items for less to bring in more customers. That's why it means 'a business that sells goods or services at reduced prices'.