WordValesell-off
a rapid sale of many investments, pushing prices down
In more detail
1. (noun) the sale of a large number of shares or possessions, usually at low prices
2. (noun) a reduction in price or value of something, especially stocks or goods
Examples
- 1. The sell-off in the stock market caused many investors to lose money.
- 2. Customers rushed to buy items during the holiday sell-off when prices were lowest.
How to use sell-off
Sell-off refers to the rapid disposal of assets, typically stocks or inventory, usually at reduced prices due to urgency, panic, or market pressure. It is commonly used in financial contexts to describe market downturns and in retail to describe inventory clearance. The term carries a neutral-to-negative connotation depending on whether it is an opportunistic sale or a forced liquidation.
Common phrases
- massive sell-off
- stock market sell-off
- share sell-off
- trigger a sell-off
- panic sell-off
Synonyms
clearance · liquidation · dumping · fire sale · closeout
Word family
sell · seller · selling · sold
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use 'sell-off' interchangeably with ordinary sales or discounts, but it specifically implies a large-scale, hurried disposal at significantly reduced prices, not routine business transactions.
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