marketplace

noun
UK: /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/
US: /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

  1. A place, like a street or an open area, where people come to buy and sell things.

    1. The marketplace was full of people buying fruits.
    2. Our town's marketplace is the best place to find local crafts and fresh produce.

  2. A system or environment in which companies or people compete to buy and sell things.

    1. The online marketplace is growing every year.
    2. The current global marketplace requires businesses to be adaptable and innovative.

  3. The world of trade or economic activity.

    1. The marketplace is constantly changing and evolving.
    2. Understanding trends in the marketplace is crucial for any successful business.

Synonyms

exchange bazaar forum fair market
marketplace transitive-verb

  1. To offer a product or service in a market.

    1. They marketplace their goods online.
    2. The company is planning to marketplace its new software in several countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "marketplace" in English means: A place, like a street or an open area, where people come to buy and sell things., A system or environment in which companies or people compete to buy and sell things., The world of trade or economic activity..

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

Synonyms for "marketplace": exchange, bazaar, forum, fair, market.

Example usage of "marketplace": "The marketplace was full of people buying fruits.". More examples on the page.