mart
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈmɑɹt// UK //mˈɑːt// mart
n. a place where people buy and sell things, like a market or a large store. You often see this word in the names of big shops.
n. a place of trade or a marketplace. Often used in contemporary English as a suffix or part of a commercial name for a large retail establishment.
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.
Usage
Commonly appears as the second element in compound names for businesses or trade centers.