Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of bargain
"After visiting several thrift stores, I found some incredible bargains on vintage furniture."
In plain English: Bargains are items you buy for less money than they are usually worth.
"The flea market was full of amazing bargain toys for just a dollar each."
Usage: Use "bargains" to refer to multiple items purchased at a price significantly lower than their usual value. This term applies whether you are discussing goods found on sale or deals struck through negotiation.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bargains
"She always finds amazing deals at thrift stores, but she rarely bargains for anything when it comes to her own furniture."
In plain English: To bargain means to argue over the price of something until you both agree on a deal.
"We found some great bargains at the outlet store yesterday."
Usage: The verb bargain means to negotiate an agreement or price with someone. Do not use it in the third-person singular form "bargains," as this is grammatically incorrect; instead, say that a person "bargains."
Derived from Old French baragone, this term originally referred to a type of cloak or garment before evolving to mean goods sold at a reduced price through negotiation. The specific sense of making a favorable deal emerged in Middle English by the late 14th century.