: an item of merchandise (such as an automobile or refrigerator) taken as payment or part payment for a purchase
traded in; trading in; trades in
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: to turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase or bill
trade the old car in on a new one
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Experts say the law, along with a trade-in program for sketchy uncertified bikes, is a national wake-up call that’s driving dubious players from the market.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The average age of trade-ins for both new and used vehicles is starting to rise, the appraisal service reports.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Experts say the law, along with a trade-in program for sketchy uncertified bikes, is a national wake-up call that’s driving dubious players from the market.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for trade-in
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“Trade-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade-in. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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