marketplace

Or mar·ket place

[mahr-kit-pleys]

noun

1. an open area in a town where a market is held.

2. the commercial world; the realm of business, trade, and economics.

3. any sphere considered as a place where ideas, thoughts, artistic creations, etc., compete for recognition.

marketplace

/ ˈmɑːkɪtˌpleɪs /

noun

1. a place where a public market is held

2. any centre where ideas, opinions, etc, are exchanged

3. the commercial world of buying and selling

Word History and Origins

Origin of marketplace¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; market, place

Example Sentences

These subsidies addressed a shortcoming in the ACA by decreasing premiums for millions of Americans – and they played a crucial role in more than doubling enrollment in the ACA marketplaces.

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“Truth-seeking is a core function of institutions of higher education. Fulfilling this mission requires maintaining a vibrant marketplace of ideas where different views can be explored, debated, and challenged,” the document reads.

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The Changed Movement, for example, claims that Colorado’s law seeks to control the “marketplace of ideas.”

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Premium tax credits for ACA marketplace coverage provide the greatest benefit for people who need the most help.

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“We were filling a void in the marketplace.”

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