"multibuy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: multibuys [plural]
Etymology: multi- + buy Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|buy}} multi- + buy Head templates: {{en-noun}} multibuy (plural multibuys)
  1. (often attributive) An offer in which more than one of an item is purchased at the same time. Tags: attributive, often
    Sense id: en-multibuy-en-noun-juSpTR-0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with multi-

Inflected forms

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          "text": "If they did not have efficient computerised systems, supermarkets would not be able to offer multibuy schemes (such as buy two and get the third free).",
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          "ref": "2001, Keith Brumfitt, Stephen Barnes, Liz Norris, The Competitive Business Environment, page 31",
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