market town

noun

: a usually small town that has the privilege of holding a public market at stated times

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De Gea has trained in Manchester and was even pictured in April doing individual work at non-League side Altrincham, based in the market town on the city’s outskirts where the Spaniard lives. Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 23 July 2024 When a strange murder takes place in the sleepy market town of Bakerbury, the local police are baffled by a crossword puzzle left on the body. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024 With the lively market towns of Mangawhai and Matakana close by, the Te Arai destination is also home to numerous wineries and olive groves, many of which have cellar doors and excellent vineyard restaurants and breweries. Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 Falling between two stools are the market towns and busy contemporary cathedral cities like York, where ancient architecture houses skincare brands like Kiehl’s. Catherine Bray, Variety, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for market town 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of market town was in the 15th century

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“Market town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20town. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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