marketplace
- 01 B1 Intermediate
an open space or building in a town where people meet to buy and sell goods.
a physical location, typically an open square or designated building, where a public market is held.
Simple“The town marketplace was filled with the smell of fresh bread and flowers.”
In context“Local artisans gathered in the medieval marketplace every Saturday to sell handmade pottery and woven textiles to the visiting tourists.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the general world of trade, business, and competition between companies.
the abstract arena of commercial competition and economic activity.
Simple“In today's global marketplace, companies must be ready to change quickly.”
In context“The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has fundamentally disrupted the global marketplace, forcing traditional industries to rethink their long-term strategies.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
a situation where different ideas or opinions are shared and compared.
a metaphorical sphere where ideas, theories, or fashions are exchanged and evaluated by the public.
Simple“The university provides a marketplace for new and challenging ideas.”
In context“The 'marketplace of ideas' concept suggests that through open public discourse, the most robust and truthful arguments will eventually prevail over falsehoods.”
“Orders are typically placed through book marketplaces including Biblio and the Amazon-owned AbeBooks.”
“It would be easy for it to be lost in a crowded marketplace amid flashier, more commercial offerings.”
From market + place.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.