Definitions for bargain

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bargain bar·gain

Spelling: [bahr-guh n]

IPA: /ˈbɑr gən/

Bargain is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 161 anagrams from letters in bargain (aabginr).

Definitions for bargain

noun

1. an advantageous purchase, especially one acquired at less than the usual cost:
2. an agreement between parties settling what each shall give and take or perform and receive in a transaction.
3. such an agreement as affecting one of the parties:
4. something acquired by bargaining.
5. Informal. an agreeable person, especially one who causes no trouble or difficulty (usually used in negative constructions):

Idioms

1. in / into the bargain, over and above what has been stipulated; moreover; besides:
2. strike a bargain, to make a bargain; agree to terms:

Verb phrases

1. bargain for, to anticipate or take into account:
2. bargain on, to expect or anticipate; count or rely on:

verb (used with object)

1. to arrange by bargain; negotiate:
2. to anticipate as likely to occur; expect (usually followed by a clause):

verb (used without object)

1. to discuss the terms of a bargain; haggle; negotiate.
2. to come to an agreement; make a bargain:

Origin of bargain

1300-50; (v.) Middle English bargaynen Anglo-French, Old French bargai(g)ner, probably Frankish *borganjan, extended form of Germanic *borgan (compare Old High German bor(a)gēn to look after,

Examples for bargain

We are being conditioned to believe that in exchange for a bargain, we just have no right to expect comfort in return.

And Andorra is a tax haven with bargain luxury goods shopping and great ski slopes.

And do women who sell themselves ever find any real pleasure in the bargain?

"I think you'd better call this bargain off, Mr. Porter," remonstrated Crane.

The two dealers tried to bargain with Paul: he could take back 80 percent of his paintings, leaving the rest.

At any rate, Lauzanne belonged to Allis, and Crane would have to bargain with her.

Instead, he was bargain hunting, trawling eBay for Picassos, Moreaus, and Dalis.

"That's a bargain; and I'll teach Bill too," she added with native tact.

Well, because conservatives often get more than they bargain for.

I was not long in making a bargain with a fisherman to aid in catching shad.