aftermarket

noun af·ter·mar·ket \ ˈaf-tər-ˌmär-kət \

|Updated on: 9 Jul 2018

Definition of aftermarket

1 : the market for parts and accessories used in the repair or enhancement of a product (such as an automobile)

2 : a secondary market available after sales in the original market are finished

a movie in the videocassette 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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Brand-name aftermarket pads are just as good — and sometimes better — than OEM.

— bob weber, chicagotribune.com, "Brake check: Aftermarket brake pads as good as automaker's, and cheaper," 4 Feb. 2018
Manufacturers and aftermarket specialists will showcase their latest innovations and technology; auto enthusiasts can admire a rainbow of muscle cars, classic coups and retro rigs; and yes, there’ll be drag-racing. Noon-8 p.m. Free to spectate.

— courtney devores, charlotteobserver, "Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | June 15-21," 14 June 2018
In aftermarket trading late Tuesday, AT&T’s stock was down 1.7%, while Time Warner’s was up 4.5%.

— kevin kelleher, Fortune, "Judge Approves AT&T Deal to Buy Time Warner," 12 June 2018
There are aftermarket accessories for shelving, racks, slide-ins and electrical wiring.

— mark maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Nissan NV 3500 High Roof: The sky is the limit," 1 June 2018
Last weekend in Torrance, California, the classic cars were out in full force for the 13th annual Edelbrock Car Show at the legendary aftermarket brand’s distribution center.

— heidi van horne, Houston Chronicle, "Car show celebrates influence of Edelbrock in custom, classic vehicles," 12 May 2018
Although it wasn’t intended specifically as a tour bike, because of its dependability customers rode it long distances and added aftermarket luggage bags and fairings.

— david curcurito, Popular Mechanics, "The 2018 Honda Gold Wing Is History Revved Up," 17 May 2018
Edelbrock brought the ability to customize and increase performance of vehicles to the home mechanic, not to mention racers and garages, and led the way for the aftermarket automotive market.

— heidi van horne, Houston Chronicle, "Car show celebrates influence of Edelbrock in custom, classic vehicles," 12 May 2018
Musk's behavior let air out of Tesla stock even during the call, which occurred after the stock market closed but while aftermarket trades still were occurring.

— michael hiltzik, latimes.com, "Musk apologizes for his bizarre investor call, but still gets things bizarrely wrong," 4 May 2018

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after- + ¹market

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