Read full poem →"'John, go and catch--or, if needs be,
Purchase that animal for me!
By vivisection, at expense
Dictionary Entry
purchase
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈpɜːtʃəs/Word FrequencyCommon (5.81)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.
In a Sentence
“They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink.”
Published Usage Examples
“From October 23-November 6, 2010, customers who make a purchase of $20 or more in any World Market store are eligible to receive a 15 percent discount off a Southwest Airlines airfare purchase*.”
“Let me define the term purchase power in terms even Joe the Carpenter understands: P =”
This entry also appears in ReadingWillow Year 10 word lists, so students can move between the dictionary and year-level study sets.
Origin
From Middle English 'purchasen', derived from Old French 'pourchacier' and Latin 'purchasare' meaning to acquire.
Common Phrases
. purchaseprice purchaseorder purchasemoney purchasepurchase louisiana
