Synonyms of market

market 1 of 2

noun

ˈmär-kət 

as in demand

the state of being sought after especially for purchase

a great increase in the market for high-tech gadgets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demand
• request
• bear market
• bull market
• call
• seller's market
• buyer's market

market

2 of 2

verb

as in to sell

to offer for sale to the public

local farmers market their garden-fresh produce at roadside stands all over the valley

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sell
• retail
• merchandise
• deal (in)
• distribute
• wholesale
• exchange
• vend
• trade
• export
• supply
• traffic (in)
• resell
• advertise
• provide
• put up
• promote
• peddle
• hawk
• barter
• bargain
• stock
• presell
• auction
• remarket
• keep
• handle
• horse-trade
• haggle
• plug
• tout
• boost
• dicker
• ballyhoo
• carry
• chaffer
• palter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buy
• purchase

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of market

Noun

Highly anticipated Despite a raft of conflicting recent statements from policymakers, markets had priced in a better than 90% chance that the FOMC would approve the increase, though there was chatter about the possibility of multiple dissents. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

The Botswana Stock Exchange’s $70 billion equity value is smaller than Nigeria’s $120 billion market, but the bourse lists the shares of some large companies like Anglo American, the British mining giant with extensive operations in Southern Africa. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

That’s the aspect of the game that’s marketed toward literal children, but then there’s also competitive Pokemon. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Sep. 2026

Some collectors have come under scrutiny for marketing their foundations as public institutions and perhaps even earning tax benefits meant for nonprofits but actually keeping their collections very private. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing market

• black market