market town

noun

1. a town where a regularly scheduled market is held.

market town

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of market town¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

In Skipton, the concept of the Library of Things means residents of the North Yorkshire market town can borrow handy everyday items, from tools to tents and sports equipment.

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More than half a century later, he was living in the quiet market town of Ipswich, 200 miles from the murder scene.

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The Conservatives remain strong in the market towns and villages of the East Riding of Yorkshire - returning all the areas MPs and making up the largest group on the council.

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Police officers smash through the back doors of a bright, modern barber shop in the market town of Shrewsbury.

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The closure of the Selkirk's banks and main post office has left the historic market town with only one external cash machine.

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