market price

noun

: a price actually given in current market dealings

Examples of market price in a Sentence

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Net worth fluctuates daily based on market prices and private-company valuations. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 Instead of storing silver themselves, investors can buy shares of the ETF, which holds silver in vaults and reflects changes in the metal's market price, minus fees. Mike Winters, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026 Ticket demand has been insane, with after-market prices $2,855 and up for the worst seats and up to $14,479 for the best. Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026 And despite market prices are stabilizing, housing supply — particularly for low-earning residents — remains a challenge. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for market price

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of market price was in the 15th century

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“Market price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20price. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.

Legal Definition

market price

noun
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: the price at which a security is currently selling on the market
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