Market

/ˈmɑːrkɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place where goods and services are bought and sold.

She goes to the market every Saturday to buy fresh vegetables.

The area of commercial activity, especially the demand for goods and services.

The smartphone market has seen significant growth in recent years.

A gathering of people for the purpose of buying and selling, often outdoors.

The farmers' market attracts many local residents looking for organic produce.

verb

To offer (goods or services) for sale.

They plan to market their new product through social media.

To promote or advertise a product.

The company spent a lot of money to market their latest video game.

Middle English: from Old French 'marchet', which comes from 'marchier' meaning 'to trade'.

market share:

The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product.

on the market:

Available for sale or rent.

corner the market:

To gain control of a specific market.

To sell something quickly.

I have to market these tickets before the concert starts.

A trendy place where young people gather to buy unique products.

Let's check out that new market downtown where they have artisanal crafts.