collocation · neutral
seasonal discount
/ˈsiːzənəl ˈdɪskaʊnt/SEA·son·al DIS·count
A reduction in price offered for a limited time during a particular season or period.
Examples
“Retailers often offer seasonal discounts to clear out last season's stock.”
“Consumers wait for seasonal discounts to buy clothes at lower prices.”
“A seasonal discount can boost short‑term sales but hurt profit margins.”
Band 8 sentence
“Shrewd shoppers wait for seasonal discounts to time their purchases and maximise value for money.”
Collocations
- offer a seasonal discount
- take advantage of seasonal discounts
Word family
Common mistakes
seasonal sale→seasonal discount
discount season→seasonal discount
Say it for a higher band
5sale→6seasonal sale→7+seasonal discount
Synonyms
end‑of‑season sale
Easily confused
end‑of‑season sale
“Stores advertise end‑of‑season sales to clear inventory.”
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