market share

American  

noun

Economics.

market shares plural

1. the specific percentage of total industry sales of a particular product achieved by a single company in a given period of time.

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market share British  

noun

1. the percentage of a total market, in terms of either value or volume, accounted for by the sales of a specific brand

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• market shares
  plural

Example Sentences

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market share

The transition comes as Cracker Barrel faces fierce competition from chains like Denny's and IHOP, which have been fighting to take market share among budget-conscious diners seeking classic American comfort food.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

"Meanwhile, it will boost the company's global influence and help lift its market share in the worldwide memory chip sector."

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín said the combination of the two film studios’ market share of theatrical movies has persuaded the court “that it can presume the proposed merger is likely to violate antitrust laws.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Chief Executive Jim Koch said as the company navigates a challenging operating environment, it remains focused on marketplace execution for the remainder of the summer selling season and improving market share trends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Even with his machines humming and advertisements for his products insinuating themselves into all aspects of American life, Duke wasn’t satisfied with his market share.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson