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

And now, the Houthis have dramatically diminished Saudi Arabia’s ability to ship its crude out onto the open market. — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Boras generally prefers his clients to establish their values on the open market. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Will Skubal be able to demand as much on the open market once the new agreement is in place? — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

According to the lineman, entering the open market following Achilles surgery was initially tough on him mentally. — Charlotte Observer, 7 July 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