market share

noun

: the percentage of the market for a product or service that a company supplies

Examples of market share in a Sentence

The company has gained market share in the past year. companies working to increase their market shares
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The retailer continues to gain market share from rivals like Target. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 Walmart’s promise of lower prices has broadened its base to include wealthier shoppers in that environment, with the biggest gains in market share coming from households with annual income over $100,000. Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 In its pursuit to gain market share, Haworth Lifestyle — home to historic luxury Italian design brands like Poltrona Frau, Ceccotti, Cassina, Zanotta and Cappellini — has recruited one of American furniture and design’s top executives. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026 The stock can't shake off worries that AI will eat into its market share. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for market share

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First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of market share was in 1918

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“Market share.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20share. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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market share

noun
: the percentage of the market for a product or service that a company supplies

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