marketplace

American  

[mahr-kit-pleys] / ˈmɑr kɪtˌpleɪs /

Or market place

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.

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marketplace British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of marketplace

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

Example Sentences

“There has been a significant amount of attention to certain specific defaults in the broader marketplace,” Daniel Pietrzak, the chief investment officer of KKR’s BDC, told investors on an earnings call in November.

From The Wall Street Journal

The charity is lobbying for new legislation so that online marketplaces "face the same legal duties as high street retailers to ensure the goods they sell are safe".

From BBC

“The diversity of players developing AI capabilities that, at their heart, are creation machines makes Adobe’s position in the marketplace a difficult one,” Ader wrote.

From MarketWatch

Yet we still continue to see the cheap stuff getting high ratings on marketplaces.

From The Wall Street Journal

Frankly, it’s been inspiring to watch the reaction of fans who aren’t accustomed to our absurd marketplace, who aren’t already beaten down by the costs and fees and are calling the organizers out.

From The Wall Street Journal

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