Word
mart
US/ˈmɑɹt/
UK/mˈɑːt/
Definition
n. a place where farmers buy and sell farm animals like cows or sheep.
n. a specialized market for the auction and sale of livestock, particularly cattle.
Examples
“The local flower mart opens early every Saturday morning.”
“The city was once a famous mart for spices and silk, attracting merchants from across the continent.”
“While the term feels somewhat archaic in general conversation, it survives in the branding of massive retail chains and specialized trade centers like the international furniture mart.”
Examples
simple
“The local flower mart opens early every Saturday morning.”
contextual
“The city was once a famous mart for spices and silk, attracting merchants from across the continent.”
complex
“While the term feels somewhat archaic in general conversation, it survives in the branding of massive retail chains and specialized trade centers like the international furniture mart.”
Teaching tip
This specific sense is common in rural parts of the UK and Ireland but may be unfamiliar to urban speakers.
Real-World Examples
“She is attempting to prise the boards off a food mart within one hour of arriving in the town, and I’ve never related to anything harder.”