in the market

phrase

: in the position of being a potential buyer

in the market for a house

Examples of in the market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, Amazon continues to kick the tyres on some of the bigger projects in the market, one awash with horror projects as the industry continues to chase the next Obsession or Backrooms. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2026

The institute expects Light Cavalry to fill a gap in the market for long-endurance, low-altitude aircraft. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

Bond markets were closed Wednesday for Veterans Day, which gave stocks a reprieve from some of the warning signs in the market on Tuesday. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

While some commentators predicted a market crash Thursday morning, Sonnenfeld said there have been bright spots in the market. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the market

• aftermarket
• patriarchate
• supermarket
• nonmarket
• premarket
• upmarket