Mart

/mɑrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A marketplace or shopping area, especially one where goods are sold at retail.
I found a great outdoor mart where local vendors sell fresh produce every Saturday.
A specialized store or establishment where specific types of goods are sold.
The electronics mart across the street has the latest gadgets and accessories.
An area or event for buying and selling goods, often associated with wholesale.
The trade mart will feature hundreds of exhibitors from various industries.
A term used in some places to refer to a market or shopping district.
The city’s historic mart attracts tourists looking for unique souvenirs.

Etymology

Middle English 'mercht', from Old English 'mearc' meaning boundary or market.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flea mart
A market where second-hand goods are sold.
farm mart
A place where agricultural products are sold.
convenience mart
A small grocery store offering basic supplies.

Related Words

market
A regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of provisions.
bazaar
A permanent merchant's market in a Middle Eastern country.
emporium
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

Slang Meanings

A grocery store.
I'll stop by the mart to grab some snacks.
A place to find good deals.
You can find everything you need at the mart, and often for less.