open market

noun

: an economic market in which prices are based on competition among private businesses and not controlled by a government : free market

How much is it worth on the open market?

Examples of open market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reformation’s move toward the open market also signals that the time might be right — with Wall Street hitting all-time highs despite worries about inflation and AI — for fashion to jump in. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

The silicon gets shaped around how OpenAI's own models actually behave, and the company controls a slice of its own supply instead of bidding for all of it on the open market. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Since June 14, following the conclusion of the NBA Finals a day earlier, Charlotte the Hornets have been able to discuss contract proposals with White’s representatives and got the deal done five days before he was set to hit the open market. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026

However, if the 37-year-old hits the open market, the Sharks are the perfect fit. — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 25 June 2026

Rhymes for open market

• aftermarket
• patriarchate
• supermarket
• nonmarket
• premarket
• upmarket

Legal Definition

open market

noun

: a freely competitive market in which any buyer or seller may trade and in which prices are determined by competition