aftermarket
noun
af·ter·mar·ket
ˈaf-tər-ˌmär-kət 
plural aftermarkets
1
: the market for parts and accessories used in the repair or enhancement of a product (such as an automobile)
2
: a secondary market (see market entry 1 sense 4c(1)) available after sales in the original market are finished
a movie in the DVD aftermarket
3
: the market for a stock following its initial public offering when its shares can be freely traded among investors
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Nissan turned to German aftermarket seating specialist Hermann Schnierle GmbH in transforming its boxy, highly configurable midsize commercial van into a properly modular MPV with four+ distinct purposes.
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New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
Extended auto warranty explained A car warranty, like a comprehensive bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranty, is a contract between you and your car’s manufacturer or aftermarket warranty company that agrees to cover unexpected breakdowns of your car’s most critical components.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Special attention was paid in ensuring this would in no way impact its overall functionality—in other words, rust wouldn’t sacrifice its structural integrity—and subtle aftermarket additions were added to bolster its appeal, as well as accommodate its contemporary componentry.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
From there, consider other aftermarket updates, such as installing a tape trim or adding a liner, to lend additional heft.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
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New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
Extended auto warranty explained A car warranty, like a comprehensive bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranty, is a contract between you and your car’s manufacturer or aftermarket warranty company that agrees to cover unexpected breakdowns of your car’s most critical components.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Special attention was paid in ensuring this would in no way impact its overall functionality—in other words, rust wouldn’t sacrifice its structural integrity—and subtle aftermarket additions were added to bolster its appeal, as well as accommodate its contemporary componentry.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
From there, consider other aftermarket updates, such as installing a tape trim or adding a liner, to lend additional heft.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aftermarket
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“Aftermarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftermarket. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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