market price

American  

noun

1. the price at which a commodity, security, or service is selling in the open market.

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market price British  

noun

1. the prevailing price, as determined by supply and demand, at which goods, services, etc, may be bought or sold

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Etymology

Origin of market price

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

This is why the markets have responded positively with 15% falls in the market price of oil and gas and a rally in stock markets.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Gas optimization moves within Sembcorp and potential higher-than-expected spreads between the market price of electricity and the cost of natural gas could offer gains for the company’s overall earnings, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

This ratio compares a company’s market price with the net value of the assets and liabilities on its balance sheet.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Demand has soared along with the market price, and eager buyers queue up every day for the chance to buy what they hope will be an appreciating asset.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

This fact alone enabled Wall Street firms to dictate to him the market price.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis