terminal market

noun

1. an organized market in a city into which large quantities of agricultural produce, livestock, etc., are shipped for distribution and sale.

terminal market

noun

1. a commodity market in a trading centre rather than at a producing centre

Word History and Origins

Origin of terminal market¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Havre's exchange was inaugurated in 1882, under the name of the Coffee Terminal Market.

From Project Gutenberg

This fact emphasises the importance of selecting a central position in establishing a municipal terminal market.

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