Market Definition & Meaning
market
- noun
- the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold; "without competition there would be no market"; "they were driven from the marketplace"
- the customers for a particular product or service; "before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it"
- a marketplace where groceries are sold; "the grocery store included a meat market"
- the securities markets in the aggregate; "the market always frustrates the small investor"
- an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
- verb
- engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of; "The company is marketing its new line of beauty products"
- buy household supplies; "We go marketing every Saturday"
- deal in a market
- make commercial; "Some Amish people have commercialized their way of life"
"Market" in song lyrics
See how market is used in real songs:
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"I'm a calculate my odds and attach rate the market"
Abstract Rude w/ Tribe Unique — Screwed On Tight -
"Locusts stole the groceries out the local Farmer's Market"
Aesop Rock — Pigs (Bonus Track) -
"Hey he walked past this fish market"
Afroman — Colt 45
Words that rhyme with market
Usage tips for "market"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "market" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for market to find words that pair well.