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bargain

/-ɡɪn/

noun

Meaning

  • An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration.

  • An agreement or stipulation; mutual pledge.

  • An item purchased for significantly less than the usual, or recommended, price

  • A gainful transaction; an advantageous purchase.

    "At that price, it's not just a bargain, it's a steal."

  • The thing stipulated or purchased.

Synonyms

contract,
engagement,
stipulation,
purchase,
rip-off,
steal

verb

Meaning

  • To make a bargain; to make a deal or contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate

    "They had to bargain for a few minutes to get a decent price for the rug."

  • To transfer for a consideration; to barter; to trade