Market: meaning, definitions and examples

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market

 

[ หˆmษ‘หrkษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in economics

A market is a place where buyers and sellers come together to exchange goods or services. It can also refer to the demand for a particular product or service, or the group of people interested in buying a particular product.

Synonyms

bazaar, exchange, mart

Examples of usage

  • The stock market is experiencing a downturn.
  • The housing market is booming right now.
Context #2 | Noun

in marketing

In marketing, a market refers to a specific group of consumers that a company targets with its products or services. It can also refer to the overall demand for a product or service in a particular area.

Synonyms

clientele, consumer group, target audience

Examples of usage

  • Our company is targeting the teenage market with this new product.
  • There is a growing market for organic food in this city.
Context #3 | Verb

in finance

To market something means to promote or advertise it in order to increase sales or awareness. It involves creating strategies to reach a specific audience and persuade them to buy a product or service.

Synonyms

advertise, promote, sell

Examples of usage

  • The company is marketing its new line of products through social media campaigns.
  • She is responsible for marketing the company's services to potential clients.

Translations

Translations of the word "market" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mercado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคœเคผเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Markt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rynek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธ‚ๅ ด (ใ„ใกใฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mercado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pazar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์žฅ (sijang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูˆู‚ (souq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ‚ๅœบ (shรฌchวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ markaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bazar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mercado

Etymology

The word 'market' has its origins in Latin 'mercatus', which means 'trade, market, merchandise'. The concept of markets has been essential throughout human history, serving as central locations for trade and exchange of goods. Markets have evolved from traditional physical spaces to online platforms, reflecting changes in technology and consumer behavior.

See also: hypermarket, marketability, marketable, marketer, marketing, marketplace, megamarket, supermarket, telemarketing.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #359, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.