loss leaders

A form of loss leader — An item that is sold at or below cost in an effort to stimulate other profitable sales.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of loss leader
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“loss leaders.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/loss%20leaders. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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