market
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑrkɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "market"in English

Market
01

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

market definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
markets
Examples
He set up a stand at the market to sell homemade jams and preserves.
02

the realm of economic activity where goods, services, and commodities are exchanged between buyers and sellers

market definition and meaning
Examples
The global market has seen significant changes in recent years.
03

a group of potential or actual buyers who are interested in and able to purchase a specific product or service

Examples
The company is targeting the youth market with its new app.
04

a place where people buy and sell stocks or other financial assets

Examples
The market closed higher today after a surge in tech stocks.
to market
01

to promote and sell products or services by using strategies and advertising to reach and attract potential customers

Transitive: to market products or services
to market definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
market
3rd person singular
markets
Present participle
marketing
Past simple
marketed
Past participle
marketed
Examples
Companies often use various strategies to effectively market their products to a target audience.
02

to make goods or services available for purchase

Transitive: to market a product
Examples
The store is marketing a wide variety of seasonal items this holiday.
03

to engage in buying or selling goods in a marketplace or as part of a trade

Intransitive
Examples
He markets in electronics, selling the latest gadgets to customers.
04

to sell goods or supplies in a market setting

Intransitive
Examples
They market regularly at the local flea market.
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