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Noun
Even the very premise of the show Portobello reflects the transactional, exchange-and-mart nature of Italy’s legal system at the time, which now seems as theatrical and performative as its World Cup soccer team.—Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026 Over the past year, Charlotte-area businesses like Kindred’s, and ranging from Latin grocers and Asian marts to builders and auto shops, have felt the effects of tariffs with rising costs and customer concerns.—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026 An interactive mineral mart highlighting hidden minerals in everyday products.—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 12 Feb. 2026 While the food mart passed a follow-up inspection some dead roaches were seen on the floor behind equipment.—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mart
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Middle Dutch marct, mart, ultimately from L. mercatus market — more at market