market

mar-ket · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A regular gathering of people for buying and selling goods.

  2. 2.

    An area or arena in which commercial dealings are conducted.

  3. 3.

    Demand for a particular commodity or service.

  4. 4.

    A store or shop (US).

  5. 5.

    Advertise or promote.

  6. 6.

    Offer for sale in a market.

Forms

plural: markets

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on the market — Available for sale.
  • •
    black market — Illegal trade.
  • •
    corner the market — Dominate supply.
  • •
    market forces — Supply and demand.
  • •
    market share — Portion of sales in a market.
  • •
    market value — Worth in the open market.
  • •
    buyer's/seller's market — Favorable conditions for buyers/sellers.
  • •
    play the market — Speculate in stocks.

Related words

See also: commerce, economy, marketing, marketplace, trade
Synonyms: bazaar, exchange, marketplace, mart

Etymology

From Latin mercatus ("trade, marketplace"), from mercari ("to trade"), from merx ("merchandise"). Related to "merchant," "commerce," and "mercury" (the messenger god associated with trade).