- an advantageous purchase, especially one acquired at less than the usual cost: The sale offered bargains galore.
- an agreement between parties settling what each shall give and take or perform and receive in a transaction.
- such an agreement as affecting one of the parties: a losing bargain.
- something acquired by bargaining.
- an agreeable person, especially one who causes no trouble or difficulty (usually used in negative constructions): His boss is no bargain.
- to discuss the terms of a bargain; haggle; negotiate.
- to come to an agreement; make a bargain: We bargained on a three-year term.
- to arrange by bargain; negotiate: to bargain a new wage increase.
- to anticipate as likely to occur; expect (usually followed by a clause): I'll bargain that he's going to give those company directors plenty of trouble.
- to anticipate or take into account: The job turned out to be more than he had bargained for.
- to expect or anticipate; count or rely on: You can't bargain on what she'll do in this situation.
- over and above what has been stipulated; moreover; besides: The new housekeeper proved to be a fine cook in the bargain.
- to make a bargain; agree to terms: They were unable to strike a bargain because the owner's asking price was more than the prospective buyer could afford.
- an agreement or contract establishing what each party will give, receive, or perform in a transaction between them
- something acquired or received in such an agreement
- US
- something bought or offered at a low price
- (as modifier)
- in excess of what has been stipulated; besides
- to agree on terms
- to negotiate the terms of an agreement, transaction, etc
- to exchange, as in a bargain
- to arrive at (an agreement or settlement)
