market — a place where people buy and sell goods
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a place where people buy and sell goods
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑrkɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom goes to the fish market at 5 AM to get the freshest catch.
- The company tried to market their new smartphone as 'revolutionary,' but it was just another boring rectangle.
- The job market is so competitive that even coffee shops require five years of experience.
market
NOUN[/ˈmɑrkɪt/]
a place where people buy and sell goods
Fresh vegetables filled the local market early in the morning.
The company successfully marketed its new product around the world. (MARK IT → Put it on the market.)
At the market, red jacket and fruit basket!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin mercatus, meaning 'trade' or 'marketplace'. Originally used in ancient Rome to denote a place where merchants gathered to buy and sell goods, it evolved from commercial terminology into the modern concept of marketing and commercial exchange.
Breakdown
Latin mercatus (trade, market) → English market. The Latin root relates to merx (goods, wares), forming the foundation of commercial terminology.
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📝Examples
“My mom goes to the fish market at 5 AM to get the freshest catch.”
“The company tried to market their new smartphone as 'revolutionary,' but it was just another boring rectangle.”
“The job market is so competitive that even coffee shops require five years of experience.”
“She loves exploring local markets when traveling to experience authentic culture.”
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