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UK/["/ˈmɑːkɪtpleɪs/"]/US/["/ˈmɑːrkɪtpleɪs/"]/

Meaning of Marketplace

the activity of competing with other companies to buy and sell goods, services, etc.

In simple words: A place where people buy and sell things.

Marketplace in a sentence

  • Companies must be able to survive in the marketplace.
  • the education marketplace
  • They have successfully adapted to the demands of the global marketplace.

How to use Marketplace

Use 'marketplace' when referring to a physical or online space for trade. It's appropriate in business contexts but can also be used in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a market with many stalls — that's a marketplace!

Related words

Collocations with Marketplace

Synonyms for Marketplace

  • bazaar
  • trading post
  • exchange
  • flea market
  • emporium

Opposites of Marketplace

Common mistakes with Marketplace

  • Confused with 'market' which is broader and can refer to any buying-selling context.
  • Incorrectly use as a verb; 'marketplace' is always a noun.

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Frequently asked questions about Marketplace

What does Marketplace mean?

A place where people buy and sell things.

What is the definition of Marketplace?

the activity of competing with other companies to buy and sell goods, services, etc.

How do you use Marketplace in a sentence?

Companies must be able to survive in the marketplace.

Can you give another example of Marketplace?

the education marketplace

What are synonyms for Marketplace?

Common alternatives include bazaar, trading post, exchange, flea market, emporium.

What is the opposite of Marketplace?

Opposite meanings include monopoly, solitude.

What words go with Marketplace?

It commonly pairs with competitive, crowded, commercial, enter, crowd, flood, in a/​the marketplace.

What are common mistakes when using Marketplace?

Confused with 'market' which is broader and can refer to any buying-selling context. Incorrectly use as a verb; 'marketplace' is always a noun.

How do you pronounce Marketplace?

US: /["/ˈmɑːrkɪtpleɪs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɑːkɪtpleɪs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Marketplace?

Use 'marketplace' when referring to a physical or online space for trade. It's appropriate in business contexts but can also be used in everyday conversation.

What CEFR level is Marketplace?

"Marketplace" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.