marketplace

Or mar·ket place

[mahr-kit-pleys]

noun

1. an open area in a town where a market is held.

2. the commercial world; the realm of business, trade, and economics.

3. any sphere considered as a place where ideas, thoughts, artistic creations, etc., compete for recognition.

marketplace

/ ˈmɑːkɪtˌpleɪs /

noun

1. a place where a public market is held

2. any centre where ideas, opinions, etc, are exchanged

3. the commercial world of buying and selling

Word History and Origins

Origin of marketplace¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; market, place

Example Sentences

CME Group is one of the world’s largest derivatives marketplaces, operating exchanges including the New York Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, and the Commodity Exchange, also known as Comex.

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"While we can't require other marketplaces to honour artists' resale preferences, we echo Olivia's call to 'do better' and have taken steps to lead by example."

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CME Group is one of the world’s largest leading derivatives marketplace, operating exchanges including the New York Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, and The Commodity Exchange, also known as Comex.

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Antitrust should preserve space for change, not freeze the marketplace in amber.

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“The overall industry needs some success at year-end, and I think this would be a tremendous sign of confidence in the marketplace.”

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