market price

American  

noun

1. the price at which a commodity, security, or service is selling in the open market.

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market price British  

noun

1. the prevailing price, as determined by supply and demand, at which goods, services, etc, may be bought or sold

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Etymology

Origin of market price

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

This is why the markets have responded positively with 15% falls in the market price of oil and gas and a rally in stock markets.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The rising market price for aluminum has driven up buyers’ costs for the metal and in turn the delivery charge with the tariff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

This ratio compares a company’s market price with the net value of the assets and liabilities on its balance sheet.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

They purchased $21 billion in so-called toxic subprime loans at nearly half the market price, placed them in three funds, and held them to maturity.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

This fact alone enabled Wall Street firms to dictate to him the market price.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis