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

Tech was an especially bright spot in the market, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing to a fresh high, powered by a record in Nvidia and a general revival in semiconductor makers following Micron Technology ‘s blowout results. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

City leaders never expected Sunrise Mall was fated for a sports complex, but that ethos — of being flexible and pitching the city to fill gaps in the market — will help bring in new businesses, Middleton said. — Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The party was hosted on the same day as Nikeskims’ first China pop-up down the road, fueling an athleisure revival in the market. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

But buyers still in the market also face less competition, and with more sellers entering the market, those prospective homeowners are able to negotiate better terms, including concessions. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the market

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