Phrase guide

reserve price

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The price set by a seller in an auction, below which the lot or item cannot be sold.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Bidding did not reach the reserve price, so the lot was withdrawn.

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 底價 /底价 (dǐjià) — lowest acceptable price
  • Finnish: pohjahinta — lowest acceptable price
  • Polish: cena wywoławcza — lowest acceptable price