marketplace
n. countablen. the world of business and trade where companies compete to sell products. It can also mean a physical area where people meet to buy and sell goods.
n. the arena of commercial activity where forces of supply and demand operate; the world of trade. Often used metaphorically to describe the competitive environment for ideas or services.
New companies must work hard to survive in the global marketplace.
The digital marketplace has completely changed how small businesses reach customers in different countries.
In a saturated marketplace, brand loyalty often becomes the primary differentiator between products that are otherwise identical in quality and price.
From market + place.
Often used with the definite article ('the marketplace') when referring to the general world of commerce.