price-list
/ˈpraɪs lɪst/ IELTSAcademic
noun
a list that shows the prices of products or services. It helps buyers compare costs quickly.
- Please check the price-list before ordering.
- The hotel price-list is on the counter.
verb
to put prices on items in a list or catalogue. This is less common than the noun form.
- They price-listed all the new menu items.
- The shop price-listed its services online.
Adinary Nuance
A price-list is more specific than a list or menu because it focuses on cost. It is also more formal and business-like than saying prices. Use it when you want a document, notice, or sheet that shows multiple prices together. In everyday speech, people often say price list, price sheet, or just the prices.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- bảng giá
- Spanish
- lista de precios
- Chinese
- 价目表
- Japanese
- 価格表
- Korean
- 가격표
Etymology
Price-list is a compound of price and list. It has been used in English for practical business writing since the 19th century.
Common phrases
updated price-listhotel price-listprice-list of serviceswholesale price-list
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Frequently asked questions
- Is price-list one word or two words?
- Most English writers use two words: price list. The hyphenated form is also seen, especially in some business contexts.
- Is price-list formal?
- Yes, it sounds business-like and slightly formal. People often use it in shops, offices, and service listings.
- What is the difference between a price-list and a menu?
- A menu lists food and drinks, while a price-list lists prices for goods or services. A menu may include prices too, but a price-list is only about cost.
- Can I use price-list in speaking?
- Yes, but it is more common in writing. In speech, people often say 'the prices' or 'the price sheet'.