marketplace — A place where goods are bought and sold; a commercial center for trade
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A place where goods are bought and sold; a commercial center for trade
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑrkɪtˌpleɪs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still prefers the traditional marketplace over online shopping because she likes to haggle with vendors.
- The marketplace of ideas allows different opinions to compete freely.
- He accidentally bought 100 bananas on the online marketplace because he clicked the wrong button.
marketplace
NOUN[/ˈmɑrkɪtˌpleɪs/]
A place where goods are bought and sold; a commercial center for trade
Busy trading center with vendors and buyers
From workplace to fireplace, we bring the marketplace!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Marketplace emerged in the 14th century as a compound of Middle English 'market' (from Old Norse 'markath', meaning a place of trade) and 'place' (from Old French 'place', meaning space or location). The term originally referred to an established market square in medieval town centers where regular commerce took place.
Breakdown
market (a place of trade or commerce) + place (a physical location or space). The compound combines a noun denoting commercial activity with a locational noun to create a specific designation for a designated trading area.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother still prefers the traditional marketplace over online shopping because she likes to haggle with vendors.”
“The marketplace of ideas allows different opinions to compete freely.”
“He accidentally bought 100 bananas on the online marketplace because he clicked the wrong button.”
“The company struggled to compete in the crowded smartphone marketplace.”
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