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

This means the typing experience feels a bit stiff compared to gasket-mounting, but it can easily be customized with aftermarket cases. —Henri Robbins, Wired News, 17 July 2025

By enabling plug-and-play compatibility with third-party telematics devices, cargo sensors and auxiliary systems, OEMs can reclaim control of the vehicle ecosystem and capture additional value typically ceded to aftermarket providers. —Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

This aftermarket CarPlay screen brings smart features like iPhone and Android phone sync, voice control, GPS, and hands-free texting to any car for just $119.99 (Reg. $199.99). —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 June 2025

Autozone Autozone, an international aftermarket auto parts retailer, is headquartered in Memphis and maintains over 6,000 stores globally with about 126,000 employees. —Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 2 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