: an item of merchandise (such as an automobile or refrigerator) taken as payment or part payment for a purchase
traded in; trading in; trades in
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: to turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase or bill
trade the old car in on a new one
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 July 2025
The Google Pixel 8 Pro Is Still Worth Considering
Even without a hefty trade-in discount, this is a solid deal for a phone that isn’t wildly different to its successor, the Pixel 9.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Ashley Vega, People.com, 23 July 2025
Previously anyone looking to trade in their old Tesla for a new one, for example, would automatically forfeit the feature, which Tesla traditionally has tied to the vehicle rather than the customer.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 22 July 2025
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Noun
Contracts can cover repairs up to $10,000 or the trade-in value of your car as determined by J.D. Power, whichever is lower.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 July 2025
The Google Pixel 8 Pro Is Still Worth Considering
Even without a hefty trade-in discount, this is a solid deal for a phone that isn’t wildly different to its successor, the Pixel 9.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
The teen says her brother is now pushing their parents to trade in his car for something similar to hers.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 23 July 2025
Previously anyone looking to trade in their old Tesla for a new one, for example, would automatically forfeit the feature, which Tesla traditionally has tied to the vehicle rather than the customer.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 22 July 2025
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“Trade-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade-in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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