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

Retaining Edmonds was a massive win for TCU, as big men who can dominate on the glass and hit long-range jumpers are extremely valuable in the open market. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

At any rate, the package never went up for bid on the open market. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Yet Castro isn’t alone in reconsidering the open market — or at least having some serious regrets about his prize. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2026

There are a wide variety of available arms set to hit the open market. — Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 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