doorbuster

door·bust·er

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Definitions of doorbuster word

noun doorbuster Informal. a retail item that is heavily discounted for a very limited time in order to draw customers to the store. the price of such an item. 1
noun doorbuster a device used to forcibly open a door. 1
noun doorbuster a person who breaks into a place by force. 1
noun doorbuster (in retailing) a special discount price available for a limited period, typically during special early-opening hours. 1
noun doorbuster An unusually low sale price, typically offered by a retailer on a limited number of items for a limited time, often on prominent shopping days, such as the day after Thanksgiving in the US. 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-1900; door + buster

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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