invitation-only sale

noun phrase
UK /ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˈəʊn.li seɪl/
US /ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˈoʊn.li seɪl/

A sale where only people who are asked to come can shop.

The toy store held an invitation-only sale for its best customers.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A shopping event open only to people who received a special card or email.

She got a card in the mail for the invitation-only sale at the jewelry shop.

3. A limited sale meant for a small group of chosen buyers.

The invitation-only sale gave members first pick of the new shoes.

4. A sale you cannot enter without being invited first.

Guards checked names at the door of the invitation-only sale.