job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

Examples of job market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Households remain frustrated over a high cost of living and worried about the job market. Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 Even as the job market shows signs of strain, consumer spending has largely stayed strong. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026 But a weakening of the job market, on the other hand, could push it to resume cuts more quickly. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 One of Harris’s main concerns about the current trajectory of AI development is the technology’s looming impact on the job market. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for job market

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Job market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/job%20market. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster