sellers' market
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noun
a market in which goods and services are scarce and prices relatively high.
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British Dictionary definitions for sellers' market
sellers' market
noun
a market in which demand exceeds supply and sellers can influence prices
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Cultural definitions for sellers' market
seller's market
A market in which demand exceeds supply. As a result, consumers have to pay more for goods. (Compare buyer's market.)
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