to reduce the price of, esp. to gain a competitive advantage
Derived forms
price-cutter
noun
Word origin
[1920–25]This word is first recorded in the period 1920–25. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: checkout, follow-up, self-service, ski jump, superpower
Examples of 'price cut' in a sentence
price cut
It is investing 1billion in price cuts to bring back custom.
The Sun (2015)
The energy company said that the price cut would take effect today.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This is despite its classic good looks and a major price cut.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Most spectacular of all, though, is the recent price cut of $17.1m.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Will their price cut be enough to tempt potential buyers?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
That price cut could then be passed on to consumers.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Even a price cut of about 7m failed to do the trick.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The castle has just had its price cut to offers over 2.5m.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Mansion-tax concerns led to a price cut last month.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
That would mean a price cut for 70 per cent of customers.