market
MAH-kiht
Market (noun) means a place, physical or online, where goods are bought and sold. Example: “They sell fresh vegetables at the farmers' market every Saturday.”
noun
1
A place, physical or online, where goods are bought and sold.
"They sell fresh vegetables at the farmers' market every Saturday."
"She browsed the stalls at the flea market."
"We bought cheese and olives at the covered market near the station."
2
The overall demand and trading activity for a particular good, service, or set of assets.
"The housing market cooled sharply after interest rates rose."
"There is a strong market for second-hand bicycles in this city."
"Many people say the job market is tough for recent graduates."
verb
1
To promote and sell a product or service.
"The company markets its sneakers heavily to teenagers."
"She markets her handmade candles through social media and local fairs."
"How do you plan to market a new app to older users?"
How to use market
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place where things are bought and sold, or, more broadly, the trading activity and demand around a product.
Common pairings
stock market
job market
market a product
go to market
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Word forms
- Plural
- markets
- Third person singular
- markets
- Past tense
- marketed
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Etymology
From Latin mercātus ("trade, market"), from mercor ("to trade, buy"), the same root behind "merchant" and "commerce."
Synonyms
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marketplace
bazaar
mart
exchange
fair
grocery
food market
market place
grocery store
commercialize
commercialise
securities industry
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Rhymes for market
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What does “market” mean?
The word “market” means a place, physical or online, where goods are bought and sold. In plain terms, a place where things are bought and sold, or, more broadly, the trading activity and demand around a product.
How do you pronounce “market”?
“Market” is pronounced MAH-kiht (/ˈmɑɹkɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “market” in a sentence?
Here is “market” used in a sentence: “They sell fresh vegetables at the farmers' market every Saturday.”
What part of speech is “market”?
Depending on how it is used, “market” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “market” come from?
The word “market” comes from Latin. From Latin mercātus ("trade, market"), from mercor ("to trade, buy"), the same root behind "merchant" and "commerce.".
Is “market” a common word?
“Market” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “market” have?
“Market” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a place, physical or online, where goods are bought and sold.
What is the difference between a market and a supermarket?
A market is any place, physical or online, where goods are bought and sold, often with many separate sellers or stalls. A supermarket is a single large self-service shop, run by one company, selling mainly food and household goods. A market can host dozens of traders; a supermarket is one big store.
What are the main types of markets?
Markets take many forms: traditional street or farmers' markets with stalls, physical shops and shopping centers, and online marketplaces such as auction and retail sites. In economics the word also covers financial markets, like the stock market, and the broader idea of supply and demand for any product.
What is the difference between a market and a marketplace?
The two overlap heavily. "Market" can mean the physical or online venue, the act of trading, or the demand for a product. "Marketplace" usually points to the actual space where buying and selling happen, whether a town square or a website. Online, "marketplace" is the common term for a platform hosting many sellers.
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