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market town

American

noun

a town where a regularly scheduled market is held.

market town British

noun

a town that holds a market, esp an agricultural centre in a rural area

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Etymology

Origin of market town

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

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market town

ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England—This redbrick northern market town isn’t exactly famed as a British political bellwether.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026

I grew up in Buxton, a market town in Derbyshire, where Mycock is a popular name.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

This trend appears to have become an issue in more affluent areas of Cleveland, like Yarm, a pretty market town a short drive from Stockton.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025

She pushed for Buxton to have a town council and for repairs to its many potholes - as Britain's highest market town, the weather often leaves its mark.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025

I thus gave no indication of having had a disturbed night when I thanked the landlord and took my leave to explore the market town of Taunton.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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