black market

/blˈak mˈɑːkɪt/

/blˈæk mˈɑːɹkɪt/

Black market

the illegal purchase and selling of goods in high price, ofen in an unreasonable price

to black market

MAIN VERB

deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor

synonyms : run

Examples

1. The rest of the time, tourists and locals take their chances on the black market.

2. Jon: BLACK MARKET SOMALI ARMS TRAFFICKING DOESN'T KILL PEOPLE.

3. A single cylinder can cost up to $400 on the black market.

4. The black market exists because of the overpriced healthcare system in the US.