market

noun
UK: /ˈmɑːkɪt/
US: /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

  1. A place where people buy and sell things.

    1. I went to the market to buy fresh fruits [ ] [ ]
    2. The local farmers' market offers a variety of organic produce every Saturday [ ] [ ]

  2. The activity of buying and selling goods or services.

    1. The market is up today, so stocks are rising [ ] [ ]
    2. Understanding market trends is crucial for success in the business world [ ] [ ]

  3. A particular group of people who might want to buy something.

    1. They are targeting the teenage market with their new product [ ] [ ]
    2. Our marketing strategy focuses on reaching the younger market segment effectively [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

marketplace commerce bazaar promote fair sell trade
market verb

  1. To advertise or promote something.

    1. They market their products online and in stores [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is working hard to market its new software effectively [ ] [ ]

  2. To sell goods or services.

    1. Farmers market their produce directly to consumers [ ] [ ]
    2. The cooperative helps small businesses market their products internationally [ ] [ ]
market adjective

  1. Relating to the buying and selling of goods or services.

    1. Market research is essential before launching a new product [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's market share increased significantly last quarter due to innovations [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "market" in English means: A place where people buy and sell things., The activity of buying and selling goods or services., A particular group of people who might want to buy something..

The phonetic transcription of "market" is /ˈmɑːkɪt/ in British English and /ˈmɑːrkɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "market": marketplace, commerce, bazaar, promote, fair, sell, trade.

Example usage of "market": "I went to the market to buy fresh fruits". More examples on the page.