What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
marketplace
Example
The marketplace was bustling with vendors selling fresh produce. [marketplace: noun]
Example
Online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay have become increasingly popular. [marketplace: noun]
Example
The tech industry is a crowded marketplace with many companies vying for customers. [marketplace: noun]
mart
Example
I need to stop by the mart to pick up some groceries. [mart: noun]
Example
The new shopping center has a variety of marts, including a clothing mart and a home goods mart. [mart: noun]
Example
The local mart is having a big sale this weekend. [mart: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mart is more commonly used in American English, while marketplace is more common in British English. Both words are used in everyday language, but mart may be more familiar to ESL learners due to its association with convenience stores and supermarkets.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between marketplace and mart?
Neither mart nor marketplace is particularly formal or informal, and both can be used in various contexts depending on the tone and register of the speaker or writer.
