Firesale
noun
A firesale is a sale of goods at extremely reduced prices, typically to quickly raise cash or clear out inventory.
The company held a firesale to sell off excess stock.
Often appears as...
- liquidation firesale
- inventory firesale
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A firesale is a sale of goods at extremely reduced prices, typically to quickly raise cash or clear out inventory.
The company held a firesale to sell off excess stock.
Often appears as...
- liquidation firesale
- inventory firesale
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Context
A firesale often arises from urgent situations; recognize the context to avoid misunderstandings.
The store's financial woes caused a firesale that shocked regular customers.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
A firesale may imply a desperate situation, so use it carefully in negative contexts.
The firesale indicated that the business was struggling.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
In casual language, 'firesale' may be used metaphorically to describe any rapid selling process, even outside retail.
The team had a 'firesale' of old equipment as they upgraded their tools.
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Context
A firesale often arises from urgent situations; recognize the context to avoid misunderstandings.
The store's financial woes caused a firesale that shocked regular customers.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
A firesale may imply a desperate situation, so use it carefully in negative contexts.
The firesale indicated that the business was struggling.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
In casual language, 'firesale' may be used metaphorically to describe any rapid selling process, even outside retail.
The team had a 'firesale' of old equipment as they upgraded their tools.
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Context
A firesale often arises from urgent situations; recognize the context to avoid misunderstandings.
The store's financial woes caused a firesale that shocked regular customers.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
A firesale may imply a desperate situation, so use it carefully in negative contexts.
The firesale indicated that the business was struggling.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
In casual language, 'firesale' may be used metaphorically to describe any rapid selling process, even outside retail.
The team had a 'firesale' of old equipment as they upgraded their tools.
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