noun
marketplace
noun
1
A public space, physical or online, where goods are bought and sold.
"The town's marketplace has been the hub of trade for centuries."
"She sells handmade jewellery on an online marketplace."
2
The broader world of commerce and competition.
"Small businesses often struggle to compete in a crowded marketplace."
How to Use Marketplace
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place — literal or figurative — where buying, selling, and competition happen.
Common pairings
online marketplace
compete in the marketplace
the global marketplace
Word Forms
marketplaces plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "market" and "place."