Sale facts for kids

The word Sale can mean a few different things. It often refers to when something is sold, or when items are offered at a lower price. It can also be the name of a place or a person.

What is a Sale?

A "sale" usually means the act of selling something. When you buy a toy or a book, that's a sale! It's when ownership of an item or service goes from one person or company to another, usually for money.

Types of Sales

Sometimes, "sale" means that prices are reduced. Stores often have sales to help people save money.

• Discount Sale: This is when a store lowers the price of items. You might see signs like "20% off!" or "Buy one, get one free!"
• Fire Sale: This is a special kind of sale where prices are cut very, very low. It often happens when a business needs to sell things quickly, like after a big event or if they are closing down.
• Closeout Sale: When a store wants to get rid of all of a certain item, they have a closeout sale. They sell everything until there's nothing left.

Places Called Sale

Many places around the world are named Sale.

• Sale, Greater Manchester, England: This is a town in England. It's known for its history and is part of a bigger area called Greater Manchester.
  • Sale Sharks: A famous rugby team comes from this area in England. They play in top rugby leagues.
• Sale, Victoria, Australia: This is a city in Australia, located in the state of Victoria. It's known for its beautiful lakes and waterways.
• Salé, Morocco: This is a historic city in Morocco, located on the Atlantic coast. It has a rich past and is close to the capital city, Rabat.

People Named Sale

Several people have the last name Sale.

• Jamie Salé: She is a famous Canadian figure skater. She won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics for pairs skating.
• Tim Sale: He was a well-known American comic book artist. He drew many popular superhero comics.

See also

In Spanish: Sale para niños