often attributive
1
a(1)
: a meeting together of people for the purpose of trade by private purchase and sale and usually not by auction
(2)
: the people assembled at such a meeting
b(1)
: a public place where a market is held
especially
: a place where provisions are sold at wholesale
a farmers' market
(2)
: a retail establishment usually of a specified kind
a fish market
2
archaic
: the act or an instance of buying and selling
3
: the rate or price offered for a commodity or security
4
a(1)
: a geographic area of demand for commodities or services
sell in the southern market
(2)
: a specified category of potential buyers
the youth market
b
: the course of commercial activity by which the exchange of commodities is effected : extent of demand
the market is dull
c(1)
: an opportunity for selling
a good market for used cars
(2)
: the available supply of or potential demand for specified goods or services
the labor market
d
: the area of economic activity in which buyers and sellers come together and the forces of supply and demand affect prices
producing goods for market rather than for consumption
marketed; marketing; markets
: to deal in a market
Synonyms
Examples of market in a Sentence
Noun
I stopped at the market on the way home for some juice.
They are trying to develop foreign markets for American cotton.
The company sells mainly to the Southern market.
New markets are opening up all over the world.
Advertisers are trying to appeal to the youth market.
targeting a more mature market
a reference work for the educational market
Verb
The company has spent millions marketing the latest version of its software.
These products are being aggressively marketed to teenagers through television ads.
He markets his wares at craft shows.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The measures have targeted the energy sector, banks, the world’s biggest diamond-mining company, businesses and markets, and subjected Russian officials — including Russian President Vladimir Putin — to asset freezes and travel bans.
—Samuel Petrequin, Fortune Europe, 11 Apr. 2024
The San Diego biotech company announced the C-suite transitions on Tuesday after markets closed.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Why did Republicans trust markets and private business, but not the sort of economic tools that drove their decision making?
—TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
This beachfront destination on the east coast of Africa beckons with its white-sand shores, vibrant markets and rich Swahili heritage, offering an immersive experience for travelers seeking both relaxation and cultural exploration.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Experts have also warned about counterfeit eclipse glasses entering the market.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
The existing license has had limited positive impact on cash flow to Venezuela and has not yet opened up wider access to the U.S. market, in part because of uncertainty over its six-month limit, said Francisco Monaldi, an expert on Venezuelan energy at Rice University in Houston.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Richard Newby, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
Several years ago, an international, low-cost airline launched service at Oakland International Airport but marketed itself as an airline serving San Francisco.
—Ivar C. Satero, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Other vegan food companies market themselves more on convenience, which Purple Carrot provides.
—PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
Overland Vehicle Systems markets it as a four-season tent.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Gatorade, for example, now markets a skin patch called the Gx Sweat Patch, which helps track personal hydration.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Apr. 2024
Sadly, this means that low quality products can be sold and marketed as the opposite.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The Menton lemon got a boost in 2015 when the European Union granted it the protection of a geographical indicator, which aids in marketing the lemons and is intended to guard against lesser varieties misusing the name.
—Barbara Surk and Daniel Cole, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
In particular, his decision to launch an unusual TV commercial in 2000, unleashing that squawking duck mascot, supercharged Aflac’s business and helped change how all insurance is marketed today.
—Maria Aspan, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
As a result, financial markets and Fed watchers are no longer banking on June for an initial rate cut.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Medora Lee is a money, markets, and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The measures have targeted the energy sector, banks, the world’s biggest diamond-mining company, businesses and markets, and subjected Russian officials — including Russian President Vladimir Putin — to asset freezes and travel bans.
—Samuel Petrequin, Fortune Europe, 11 Apr. 2024
The San Diego biotech company announced the C-suite transitions on Tuesday after markets closed.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Why did Republicans trust markets and private business, but not the sort of economic tools that drove their decision making?
—TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
This beachfront destination on the east coast of Africa beckons with its white-sand shores, vibrant markets and rich Swahili heritage, offering an immersive experience for travelers seeking both relaxation and cultural exploration.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Experts have also warned about counterfeit eclipse glasses entering the market.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
The existing license has had limited positive impact on cash flow to Venezuela and has not yet opened up wider access to the U.S. market, in part because of uncertainty over its six-month limit, said Francisco Monaldi, an expert on Venezuelan energy at Rice University in Houston.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Verb
Regression has been marketed as progress as outdated modes of thinking return.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
Several years ago, an international, low-cost airline launched service at Oakland International Airport but marketed itself as an airline serving San Francisco.
—Ivar C. Satero, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Other vegan food companies market themselves more on convenience, which Purple Carrot provides.
—PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
Overland Vehicle Systems markets it as a four-season tent.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Gatorade, for example, now markets a skin patch called the Gx Sweat Patch, which helps track personal hydration.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Apr. 2024
Sadly, this means that low quality products can be sold and marketed as the opposite.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The Menton lemon got a boost in 2015 when the European Union granted it the protection of a geographical indicator, which aids in marketing the lemons and is intended to guard against lesser varieties misusing the name.
—Barbara Surk and Daniel Cole, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
In particular, his decision to launch an unusual TV commercial in 2000, unleashing that squawking duck mascot, supercharged Aflac’s business and helped change how all insurance is marketed today.
—Maria Aspan, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
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market
1 of 2 noun
mar·ket
ˈmär-kət 
1
a
: a meeting together of people to buy and sell
b
: the people at such a meeting
c
: a public place where a market is held
especially
: a place where provisions are sold at wholesale
2
: a store where foods are sold to the public
a meat market
3
a
: a geographic region in which things may be sold
markets for American cotton
b
: a particular category of people who might buy
the youth market
4
: an opportunity for selling
a good market for used cars
market
2 of 2 verb1
: to deal in a market
2
: to offer for sale in a market : sell
marketing
noun
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