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

That’s because Amazon often acts as a platform for outside parties to sell their wares, known as marketplace or third party sellers.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are proud of what the Depop team has built – a truly differentiated brand and product, grounded in clear purpose and strong community – becoming one of the fastest-growing fashion resale marketplaces in the U.S.,”

From Barron's

The online marketplace also boosted its quarterly dividend and its board authorized a buyback program of $2 billion.

From Barron's

The online marketplace for crafts and vintage on Thursday posted a profit of $110.7 million, compared with $129.9 million a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prices vary widely on ACA marketplaces, both by location and plan type.

From Barron's

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