market
n. countablen. a place where people meet to buy and sell things, especially food. It can be a physical area with stalls or a general word for the business of buying and selling.
n. a public gathering or designated area for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other commodities. In an economic sense, it refers to the aggregate of people or entities that are potential customers for a product.
I buy fresh vegetables at the local market every Saturday.
The city's central market is famous for its wide variety of spices and handmade crafts.
While the physical market remains a community hub, the global digital market has fundamentally altered how consumers interact with international brands and services.
Often used with 'on' when referring to availability ('on the market') or 'in' when referring to a specific sector ('in the housing market').
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black market
Trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing, or price controls.
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bring one's own hide to market
To create one's own fate, as a result of one's chosen character and actions; to experience the appropriate consequences of one's behavior.
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corner the market
To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.