aftermarket

[af-ter-mahr-kit, ahf-]

noun

the market for replacement parts, accessories, and equipment for the care or enhancement of the original product, especially an automobile, after its sale to the consumer: The company holds a large share in the automotive radio aftermarket.

any additional market created by a product after the primary market: Television is the perfect aftermarket for old movies.

Stock Exchange. secondary market.

Origin of aftermarket

First recorded in 1935–40; after + market

Word Origin and History for aftermarket

adj.

1940, American English, of automobile parts, from after + market.