Market

/ˈmɑːkΙͺt/

The meaning and definition of Market, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise at a set time, often periodic.
    β€œThe privilege to hold a weekly market was invaluable for any feudal era burgh.”
  2. A group of potential customers for one's product.
    β€œWe believe that the market for the new widget is the older homeowner.”
verb
  1. To make (products or services) available for sale and promote them.
    β€œWe plan to market an ecology model by next quarter.”
  2. To sell
    β€œWe marketed more this quarter already than all last year!”
Synonyms arcade bazaar fair mart

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