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

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, as in the rest of the world, the market share for linear television (both free-to-air and pay-TV) is steadily shrinking in Italy while global platforms continue to grow. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Samsung’s market share rose from 19% to 23% and Apple’s increased from 18% to 22%. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

For both metropoles, this is imperial strategy in its purest form, not just a scramble for market share. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026

Key points The lifting of Wells Fargo's asset cap gives the bank room to invest, expand lending and win market share. — Stephanie Link, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for market share

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Legal Definition

market share

noun

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