buyers' market

noun

1. a market in which goods and services are plentiful and prices relatively low.

buyers' market

noun

1. a market in which supply exceeds demand and buyers can influence prices

buyer's market

1. A market in which supply exceeds demand. As a result, suppliers usually have to lower their prices, thus favoring the buyer. (Compare seller's market.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of buyer's market¹

First recorded in 1925–30