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marketplace

[ˈmɑːrkɪtpləs]

marketplace Definition

  • 1a place, typically an open space, where a market is or was formerly held
  • 2the world of trade or economic activity

Using marketplace: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marketplace" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The marketplace was bustling with vendors and shoppers.

  • Example

    The company has established itself in the global marketplace.

  • Example

    The new product has yet to make an impact in the marketplace.

marketplace Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for marketplace

Idioms Using marketplace

  • in the competition of opinions and concepts

    Example

    In the marketplace of ideas, the best arguments will eventually win out.

  • to gain control over a particular market or industry

    Example

    The company has successfully cornered the market in organic food products.

  • a market, typically outdoors, selling secondhand goods

    Example

    Every Sunday, there's a flea market in the park where you can find all sorts of interesting things.

Phrases with marketplace

  • a website or platform that facilitates online buying and selling of goods and services

    Example

    Amazon and eBay are popular online marketplaces.

  • an illegal or underground market in which goods or currency are bought and sold in violation of laws or regulations

    Example

    During the war, many goods were only available on the black market.

  • a small and specialized market for a particular product or service

    Example

    The company targets a niche market of luxury consumers.

Origins of marketplace

from 'market' + 'place'

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Summary: marketplace in Brief

A 'marketplace' [ˈmɑːrkɪtpləs] refers to a physical location, usually an open space, where a market is or was held. It also denotes the world of trade or economic activity, as in 'The company has established itself in the global marketplace.' The term extends into phrases like 'online marketplace,' and idioms like 'corner the market,' meaning to gain control over a particular industry.