bargain

Negotiate a price

A bargain is an agreement between parties, especially one involving an exchange: We struck a bargain.

More commonly, a bargain is something bought or sold at a favorable price: At that price, the car was a bargain.

To bargain is to negotiate terms, usually price.

To bargain for something is to anticipate it: I got more than I bargained for.

Into the bargain means in addition to everything else.

negotiate

haggle

Dispute price persistently

haggling · trade · swap · exchange · counteroffer · horse-trading · back-and-forth · flea-market · bazaar · souk

discount

markdown

Reduction in retail price

sale · steal · find · cheap · affordable · inexpensive · special · promotional · rollback · closeout

deal

agreement

Shared position between parties

sale · offer · negotiation · arrangement · settlement · accord · pact · handshake · covenant · understanding

compromise

agreement

Shared position between parties

middle-ground · give-and-take · understanding · accord · arrangement · terms · pact · reconciliation · mediation · resolution

value

worth

Degree of importance

sensible · prudent · frugal · thrifty · savvy · investment · return · benefit · penny-wise · price-conscious

Categories
Opposites
price/value

bargainrip-off

Grossly overpriced exchange

ripoff · overcharge · gouging · swindle · price gouging

negotiation outcome

bargaindisagreement

Absence of shared opinion

impasse · disagree · dispute · deadlock · stalemate

spending philosophy

bargainluxury

Expensive nonessential comfort

extravagance · indulgence · splurge · lavishness · premium

Phrases
Family

bargaining, bargains, bargained, bargainer, bargainers, bargainable, bargain-basement, bargain for, bargaining chip

Familiarity
Top 2,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G