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

Examples of aftermarket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si). —Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

For decades, dedicated broiler pans were standard accessories with consumer overs, but modern consumers do have some aftermarket options to consider. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025

Wells Fargo initiates Dorman Products as overweight Wells Fargo said the auto parts aftermarket company is underappreciated and undervalued. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025

An aftermarket trigger assembly can replace the factory trigger with one designed for a specific kind of shooting, whether rapid-fire, close combat, or long-range accuracy. —Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

after- + market entry 1

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for aftermarket

• patriarchate
• supermarket
• market
• nonmarket
• premarket
• upmarket