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 3d(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

Reynolds also alleged that an aftermarket grille guard installed by Northwest Automotive Warehouse interfered with the F-250’s pedestrian-detection system. — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026

Another aftermarket trend is online gacha game platforms, including Collector Crypt and Courtyard, which bridge physical TCGs with blockchain technology. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Some aftermarket companies have tried selling their own breakaway adapters for electric vehicles, including Tesla. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

The investigation found that the airbag had been purchased aftermarket via eBay by the dealership that sold him the car. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

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