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

Measuring it in dollars assesses China’s overall weight in the global marketplace.

From The Wall Street Journal

Initiatives like the $15 million Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge encourage the development of statewide talent marketplaces to break down silos among students, training providers and employers.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The marketplace is going to be segmented. We know that, it’s already happening,” he said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

There will also be a marketplace with vendors and refreshments.

From Los Angeles Times

The company said its goal is to minimize impact on its customers and the broader marketplace.

From The Wall Street Journal

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